by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The University of Arizona. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Arizona as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #51 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 51 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Arizona | 1 of 5 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 22 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 68 |
| Doctoral | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arizona conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Arizona report a median salary of $114,223 a year. This is higher than $66,225, the median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Arizona, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,650 in student loans. This is below $21,798, the typical median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,299 | $38,165 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
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Among recent graduates, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The University of Arizona conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
Graduate study is also available at The University of Arizona. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 68 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physics | 10 |
