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, and more. We've also included details on how UTSA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UTSA was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from UTSA. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTSA, physics students borrow a median amount of $27,508 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 The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Of the 20 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UTSA, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UTSA in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Chemistry | 31 |
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