by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Tennessee-Knoxville among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #194 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 194 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 2 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 of 35 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, physics students borrow a median amount of $25,344 in student loans. This is above $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 73% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 8 |