by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The U. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The U highly for physics, ranked #143 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 143 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Utah | 2 of 4 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 of 13 |
The following degree levels are available for physics at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 7 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
Physics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The U earn a median of $69,676 a year. This is below $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The U, physics graduates take on a median debt of $21,990 in student loans. This is higher than $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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Among recent graduates, 64% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at The U were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The U. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 5 |
