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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at UGA 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 Georgia handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from UGA. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #122 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UGA in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UGA in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 66 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.