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, and more. In addition, we cover how UAlbany ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at UAlbany is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UAlbany. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about UAlbany tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAlbany. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UAlbany in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| 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 University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.