by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 220 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in physics from UMCP. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,534 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,470 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,194 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 Maryland - College Park.
Of the 81 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMCP, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UMCP in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 45 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
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