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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Missouri-Columbia compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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University of Missouri-Columbia holds a strong position among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #66 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Physics Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Columbia, physics students accumulate a median of $16,005 in student loans. This is below $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
Learn more about University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. About 85% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Approximately 67% of graduates 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 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from University of Missouri-Columbia were men.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 50% of graduates 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.