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. In addition, we cover how University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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University of Virginia is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Physics Schools | 15 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from University of Virginia. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from University of Virginia. About 26% of these graduates were women and the other 74% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from University of Virginia in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 136 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.