by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon; CMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Carnegie Mellon University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,560 | $64,596 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
Learn more about Carnegie Mellon; CMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 81% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU are Non-Resident Alien. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
The physics program at Carnegie Mellon; CMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 6 |
Carnegie Mellon; CMU awarded 6 completions in theoretical and mathematical physics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).