by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Physics Schools | 53 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #50 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $70,150. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UNC Charlotte in 2021-2022, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from UNC Charlotte. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 79 |
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Other Physical Science | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.