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 KU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Physics Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from KU. This makes it the #168 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
Learn more about KU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from KU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 12 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.