by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Pennsylvania State University - University Park stacks up against peers offering physics.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,368 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 94% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 87% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
The physics program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acoustics | 9 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 9 degrees in acoustics in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).