by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Physics Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from Purdue. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,203 a year. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the 3 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 133 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 58 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
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