by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst as a strong choice for physics, ranked #155 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 155 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UMass Amherst is in the top 15% of the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 13 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst earn a median of $53,821 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, physics graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 84% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 60% of graduates 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 11 |
