by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UO. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UO among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #161 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 161 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Oregon | 3 of 4 |
Here is each degree level offered in physics at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UO is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 30 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $101,563 a year. This is above $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into 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 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UO. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 5 |