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 U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Physics Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from U of U. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #39 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 U of U is $38,748. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of U was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Learn more about U of U tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of U. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
The physics program at U of U awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 102 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 51 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Other Physical Science | 5 |
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