We'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 UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 220 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $55,521. This is higher than $38,470, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, physics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in physics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 39 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in physics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 48 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
Materials Sciences | 22 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
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