by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Physics Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in physics from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from University at Buffalo. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 87% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from University at Buffalo in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 63 |
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.