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Physics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

38 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
The Physics major is part of the physical sciences program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Physics Rankings

UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Physics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Physics Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 7
Best Value Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 19
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 20
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 21
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 24
Best Physics Schools 24
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 26
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 28
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 29
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics 33
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 35
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 35
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 37
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physics 39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 39
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 40
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physics Graduates 63
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physics Graduates 72
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 79
Best Value Colleges for Physics 84
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physics Graduates 120
Highest Paid Physics Graduates 121

Popularity of Physics at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Physics Graduates from UNC Chapel Hill Make?

$43,015 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,015 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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Physics Graduates from UNC Chapel Hill Have?

$19,200 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, physics students borrow a median amount of $19,200 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.

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UNC Chapel Hill Physics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Physics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020-2021, 76% were men and 24% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 28
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 3

UNC Chapel Hill Physics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physics master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 9
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 226
Geological & Earth Sciences 29
Materials Sciences 2

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