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Physics at University of Chicago

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Chicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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• Available Degrees
• Popularity
• Earnings
• Student Demographics

Physics Degrees Available at University of Chicago

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
• Master’s Degree in Physics
• Doctorate Degree in Physics

Popularity of Physics at University of Chicago

During the most recent reporting year, University of Chicago handed out 67 bachelor’s degrees in physics.

How Much Do Physics Graduates from University of Chicago Make?

Salary of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Chicago earn a median of $81,076 a year. This is lower than $98,855, the median for all majors at University of Chicago.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from University of Chicago Cost?

University of Chicago Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$59,256	$67,446
Fees	$1,878	$1,878

Find out more about University of Chicago tuition and fees.

University of Chicago Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 72% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.

The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor’s in physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	22
Non-Resident Aliens	15
Other Races	9

University of Chicago Physics Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 77% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.

The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	2

University of Chicago Physics Doctoral Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 77% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.

The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	12
Non-Resident Aliens	15
Other Races	1

Physics Student Diversity at University of Chicago

Here are the demographics of the physics majors at University of Chicago.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By Leefon under License More about our data sources and methodologies.