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. Also, learn how UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from UF. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
Learn more about UF tuition and fees.
Of the 34 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UF, about 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 physics majors earned their master's degree from UF. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 224 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.