by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UofL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Physics Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from UofL. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofL was $1,208 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
Learn more about UofL tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofL. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
The physics program at UofL awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Louisville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.