by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Physics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Physics is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at Arizona Western College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in physics, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at AWC paid an average of $321 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $88 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,112 | $7,704 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $6,810 | $6,810 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,981 | $5,981 |
Learn more about AWC tuition and fees.
AWC does not offer an online option for its physics associate degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the AWC Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in physics in 2019-2020, 30.8% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 27.8%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 73.1% of the physics associate degrees at AWC in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 62%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Physics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 26 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to physics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
