by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Physics Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Mizzou. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #122 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Mizzou in 2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Mizzou physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mizzou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.