by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how NC State University compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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NC State University holds a strong position among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
To complete a bachelor’s at NC State University, physics graduates take on a median debt of $23,490 in student loans. This is higher than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 81% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at NC State University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.