by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UNH ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNH was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 35 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNH. This makes it the #149 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNH was $1,470 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UNH in 2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.