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, and more. In addition, we cover how UofSC ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at UofSC 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 South Carolina - Columbia handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from UofSC. This makes it the #149 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UofSC in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UofSC in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 51 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.