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Physics at Indiana University - Bloomington

18 Bachelor's Degrees
13 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
Physics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at Indiana University - Bloomington.

We'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. Also, learn how IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at IU Bloomington

IU Bloomington Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 24
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 24
Best Physics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 25
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 27
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 28
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 30
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 32
Best Physics Colleges for Veterans 33
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 33
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 35
Best Value Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 35
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 35
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 39
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 42
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 42
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 47
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 49
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 49
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 51
Best Physics Schools 52
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 53
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 54
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physics Graduates 57
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 62
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 72
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 74
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics 74
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physics 80
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physics Graduates 91
Best Value Colleges for Physics 123
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 132
Highest Paid Physics Graduates 166
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physics Graduates 175

Popularity of Physics at IU Bloomington

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in physics from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #41 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Physics Graduates from IU Bloomington Make?

$34,543 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington is $34,543. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Physics Graduates from IU Bloomington Have?

$25,687 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, physics students borrow a median amount of $25,687 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.

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Physics Student Diversity at IU Bloomington

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.

IU Bloomington Physics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from IU Bloomington in 2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

IU Bloomington Physics Master’s Program

The physics program at IU Bloomington awarded 13 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 81
Geological & Earth Sciences 16
Astronomy & Astrophysics 14
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 3

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