by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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UMBC ranks competitively among schools offering physics. Specifically, it ranked #118 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
Learn more about UMBC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UMBC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.