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. Also, learn how UW - River Falls ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at UW - River Falls 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 Wisconsin - River Falls handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - River Falls go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,196 a year. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - River Falls paid an average of $630 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $285 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,837 | $15,118 |
| Fees | $1,769 | $1,769 |
| Books and Supplies | $440 | $440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,658 | $7,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about UW - River Falls tuition and fees.
The physics program at UW - River Falls awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 85% of these degrees went to men with the other 15% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UW - River Falls 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 UW - River Falls Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Wisconsin - River Falls.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.