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, and more. We've also included details on how UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in physics from UO. This makes it the #6 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UO. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of physics master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 83 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.