by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 37 students received their master’s degree in physics from UO. This makes it the #6 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #78 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 UO is $23,310. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's physics program at UO make a median salary of $77,844. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $83,811.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UO. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UO in 2021, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 88 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
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