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 UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #18 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 #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Physics Schools | 18 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,647 a year. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 185 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
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