by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University at Buffalo. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University at Buffalo as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #122 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 122 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 12 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at University at Buffalo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University at Buffalo conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
University at Buffalo holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 11 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,670 |
| Fees | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 87% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo are White. Approximately 70% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University at Buffalo granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in theoretical and mathematical physics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University at Buffalo. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 7 |