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. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at UPenn is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in physics from UPenn. This makes it the #9 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #37 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 UPenn is $68,215. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UPenn. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 44 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UPenn, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.