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, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #50 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, physics students borrow a median amount of $28,750 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 North Carolina at Charlotte.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UNC Charlotte in 2020-2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in physics from UNC Charlotte. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 82% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 75 |
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Other Physical Science | 7 |
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