by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NC State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University highly for physics, ranked #74 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 74 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 35 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
NC State University is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
To complete a bachelor’s at NC State University, physics graduates take on a median debt of $23,490 in student loans. This is higher than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 81% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NC State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 17 |