by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $27,639. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, physics students borrow a median amount of $25,344 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UT Knoxville in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UT Knoxville. About 89% were men and 11% were women.
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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Chemistry | 46 |
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