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 Morehead 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, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Morehead State University paid an average of $565 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,970 | $13,556 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,820 | $9,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,622 | $2,622 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Physics students who received their bachelor’s degree at Morehead State University took out an average of $21,819 in student loans. That is 3% lower than the national average of $22,379.
The median early career salary of physics students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University is $52,107 per year. That is 31% higher than the national average of $39,724.
Morehead 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 Morehead State University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in physics in 2019-2020, 28.6% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24.4%.
Of those students who received a bachelor’s degree at Morehead State University in physics at 2019-2020, none were racial-ethnic minorities*.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
*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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