by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 29 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from UT Austin. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $36,832. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, physics students borrow a median amount of $32,631 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,407.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physics program at UT Austin is $261 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UT Austin. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UT Austin in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 148 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 79 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 39 |
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