by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UCF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at UCF is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from UCF. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, physics students borrow a median amount of $18,138 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Central Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UCF. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 physics majors earned their master's degree from UCF. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 70 |
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