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 UMBC ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Physics Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from UMBC. This makes it the #86 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $382 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
Learn more about UMBC tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from UMBC. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in physics from UMBC. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.