by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMBC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC among the top schools in the country for physics, coming in at #126 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 126 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Maryland | 3 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physics at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering 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 Maryland | 3 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 23 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
Learn more about UMBC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMBC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 6 |