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. In addition, we cover how UD ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 34 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in physics from UD. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,741 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 UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about UD tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Of the 5 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.