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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UAlbany ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Albany handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UAlbany. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAlbany is $37,974. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, physics students borrow a median amount of $24,227 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University at Albany.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UAlbany. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UAlbany in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 20 |
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