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 UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at UChicago 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 Chicago handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in physics from UChicago. This makes it the #26 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UChicago was $2,127 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 66 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UChicago in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.
Of the 33 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from UChicago in 2021-2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 168 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 30 |
| General Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.