by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UTEP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at UTEP is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from UTEP. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UTEP was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $257 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,864 | $10,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,662 | $3,662 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UTEP. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UTEP 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 UTEP Online Learning page.
The physics program at UTEP awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
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