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 University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physics majors, University of Arizona came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Physics Schools | 8 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in physics from University of Arizona. This makes it the #2 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona, physics students borrow a median amount of $46,955 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,407 for all physics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physics program at University of Arizona is $546 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $825 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from University of Arizona in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's physics program at University of Arizona make a median salary of $107,496. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all physics graduates with a master's is $79,066.
The physics program at University of Arizona awarded 70 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 93 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Materials Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.