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. Also, learn how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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UO is a solid choice among schools offering physics. In particular, it placed #129 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #31 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $101,563 a year. This is above $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at UO were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from UO identified as men.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at UO are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Oregon.