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. In addition, we cover how UAH ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at UAH 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, University of Alabama in Huntsville handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from UAH. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #134 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAH paid an average of $958 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $421 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,120 | $23,012 |
| Fees | $1,758 | $1,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,416 | $2,416 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,122 | $11,122 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,462 | $4,462 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UAH in 2021-2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAH does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAH Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from UAH. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Physical Science | 49 |
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
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