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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in physics from UMCP. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $39,825. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 71 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UMCP in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 - College Park with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
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