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Physics at University of Connecticut

Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Connecticut ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Popularity
• Student Debt
• Student Demographics

Physics Degrees Available at University of Connecticut

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

University of Connecticut Physics Rankings

University of Connecticut holds a strong position among schools offering physics. Specifically, it ranked #163 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut	2
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut	2
Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut	2
Best Value Physics Schools in Connecticut	2
College Major Best Value	2
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut	3
Best Physics Schools in Connecticut	3
College Major Top Ranked	3
Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	4
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	8
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	9
Best Value Physics Schools in the New England Region	9

Popularity of Physics at University of Connecticut

During the most recent reporting year, University of Connecticut awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in physics.

How Much Student Debt Do Physics Graduates from University of Connecticut Have?

Student Debt of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

To complete a bachelor’s at University of Connecticut, physics graduates take on a median debt of $26,324 in student loans. This is above $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.

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

University of Connecticut Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$15,030	$39,678
Fees	$4,034	$4,034

Learn more about University of Connecticut tuition and fees.

University of Connecticut Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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

The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

University of Connecticut Physics Master’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 85% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.

The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.

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

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

University of Connecticut Physics Doctoral Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 75% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

Physics Student Diversity at University of Connecticut

Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at University of Connecticut.

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 Daderot under License More about our data sources and methodologies.