by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Physics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Physics is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at University of Rhode Island. Here, you’ll find out more about the major doctor’s degree program in physics, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time graduate students at URI paid an average of $1,512 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $783 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,096 | $27,214 |
| Fees | $1,868 | $1,868 |
URI does not offer an online option for its physics doctor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the URI Online Learning page.
None of the students who received their PhD in physics in 2019-2020 were women.
Around 20.0% of physics doctor’s degree recipients at URI in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 11%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Physics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 5 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to physics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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