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 Austin Peay State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in physics, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #321 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #8 in Tennessee.
Here are some of the other rankings for Austin Peay State University.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Austin Peay State University was $511 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $280 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,720 | $12,264 |
| Fees | $1,583 | $1,583 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,120 | $12,120 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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Austin Peay State University does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Austin Peay State University Online Learning page.
About 14.3% of the students who received their BS in physics in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 24.4%.
Around 14.3% of physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Austin Peay State University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 27%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Physics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 7 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to physics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
*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.
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