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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UCONN was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from UCONN. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $32,341. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, physics students borrow a median amount of $63,676 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,407 for all physics majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UCONN. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from UCONN. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
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