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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - La Crosse ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - La Crosse was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Physics Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - La Crosse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,428 a year. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - La Crosse paid an average of $709 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,974 | $17,014 |
| Fees | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Books and Supplies | $120 | $120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,960 | $7,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,036 | $2,036 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UW - La Crosse. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - La Crosse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - La Crosse 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 UW - La Crosse Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 15 |
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