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Physics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

61 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
The Physics major is part of the physical sciences program at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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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Physics Degrees Available at UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst Physics Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physics Graduates 8
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physics Graduates 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 11
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physics Graduates 11
Highest Paid Physics Graduates 12
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 13
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 14
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 16
Best Physics Schools 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 20
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 24
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 24
Best Value Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 36
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 47
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 48
Best Physics Colleges for Veterans 64
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics 69
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physics 69
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 70
Best Physics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 80
Best Physics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 80
Best Value Colleges for Physics 100
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 101

Popularity of Physics at UMass Amherst

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.

How Much Do Physics Graduates from UMass Amherst Make?

$55,521 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Physics Graduates from UMass Amherst Have?

$27,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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Physics Student Diversity at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Physics Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 8

UMass Amherst Physics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 48
Geological & Earth Sciences 25
Materials Sciences 22
Astronomy & Astrophysics 20

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