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, and more. We've also included details on how UAF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at UAF 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 Alaska Fairbanks handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAF was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $289 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,041 | $23,789 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $2,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAF. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UAF 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 UAF Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UAF in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.