by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Lowell ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Physics Schools | 44 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in physics from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #37 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,324 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Lowell was $1,445 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
Learn more about UMass Lowell tuition and fees.
Of the 15 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Lowell, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 physics majors earned their master's degree from UMass Lowell. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.