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 U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at U of I 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 Idaho handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from U of I. This makes it the #168 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
Learn more about U of I tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from U of I in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.