by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Lowell as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #90 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 90 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, physics students borrow a median amount of $22,177 in student loans. This is lower than $25,991, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,078 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
Learn more about University of Massachusetts-Lowell tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 75% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 15 |