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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from UCF. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,826 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UCF. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Of the 15 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCF, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.