by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Connecticut. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Connecticut as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #180 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 180 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Connecticut | 3 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 19 of 20 |
Here is each degree level granted in physics at University of Connecticut, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Connecticut conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
University of Connecticut is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 17 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Connecticut, physics graduates take on a median debt of $26,324 in student loans. This is above $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
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Among recent graduates, 72% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Connecticut. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 8 |