by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how The University of Arizona stacks up against peers offering physics.
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The University of Arizona is in the top 5% of the country for physics. In particular, it placed #36 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Physics Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 2 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arizona awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Arizona report a median salary of $114,223 a year. This is higher than $66,225, the median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Arizona, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,650 in student loans. This is below $21,798, the typical median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,299 | $38,165 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
Find out more about The University of Arizona tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at University of Arizona.
This physics program at The University of Arizona breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 128 |
The University of Arizona conferred 128 degrees in optics/optical sciences in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).