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. Also, learn how UARK ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Physics Schools | 40 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from UARK. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UARK was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UARK. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 physics majors earned their master's degree from UARK. 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 Arkansas with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 73 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 41 |
| Materials Sciences | 15 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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