by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Physics Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in physics from Pitt. This makes it the #41 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pitt was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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The physics program at Pitt awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 89% of these degrees went to men with the other 11% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of physics master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 91 |
| Chemistry | 89 |
| General Physical Sciences | 10 |
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