by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for physics, placing at #117 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 117 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Indiana | 3 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 25 |
The following degree levels are available for physics at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, physics graduates take on a median debt of $21,948 in student loans. This is higher than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
Read more about Purdue-West Lafayette tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 78% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 25 |