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. In addition, we cover how UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Physics Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNL. This makes it the #54 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,670 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 UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
Learn more about UNL tuition and fees.
The physics program at UNL awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from UNL. About 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 51 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.