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Physics at University of Missouri - Columbia

22 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
Physics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at University of Missouri - Columbia.

We'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. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at Mizzou

Mizzou Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 35
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 49
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 63
Best Physics Schools 66

Popularity of Physics at Mizzou

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Mizzou. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #122 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from Mizzou Cost?

$14,130 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Mizzou Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,008 $33,216
Fees $1,122 $1,122
Books and Supplies $950 $950
On Campus Room and Board $13,550 $13,550
On Campus Other Expenses $3,642 $3,642

Learn more about Mizzou tuition and fees.

Mizzou Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Mizzou in 2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Does Mizzou Offer an Online BS in Physics?

Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.

Mizzou Physics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.

Majors Similar to Physics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 40
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 29
Geological & Earth Sciences 24

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