Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Oregon State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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Oregon State University is a solid choice among schools offering physics. In particular, it placed #128 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #30 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Oregon State University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, physics graduates take on a median debt of $25,410 in student loans. This is above $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in physics from Oregon State University identified as men.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 88% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Oregon State University.