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. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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UMN Twin Cities was ranked #17 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,350 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UMN Twin Cities. About 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UMN Twin Cities in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 145 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
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