Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Utah State University compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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Utah State University is a solid choice among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #180 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
During the most recent reporting year, Utah State University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at Utah State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,651 a year. This is above $48,041, the median for all majors at Utah State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,042 | $24,060 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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Among recent graduates, 90% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Utah State University are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from Utah State University identified as men.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Utah State University are Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at Utah State University.