Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UCF compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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UCF is a solid choice among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Florida conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCF, physics graduates take on a median debt of $18,138 in student loans. This is lower than $21,620, the typical median for all majors at UCF.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at UCF are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UCF were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at University of Central Florida.