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 The University of Texas at Austin. 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, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 334 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
Here are some of the other rankings for UT Austin.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,795 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,448 | $40,032 |
| Books and Supplies | $714 | $714 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,286 | $12,286 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,480 | $4,480 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin in Physics walked away with an average of $25,000 in student debt. That is 12% higher than the national average of $22,379.
The median early career salary of physics students who receive their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin is $46,620 per year. That is 17% higher than the national average of $39,724.
Online degrees for the UT Austin physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in physics in 2019-2020, 18.4% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 24.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in physics at UT Austin in 2019-2020, 46.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 27%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Physics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 87 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to physics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 33 |
| Chemistry | 134 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 42 |
*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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