by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for physics, ranked #4 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 4 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Illinois | 1 of 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 27 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 19 master’s degrees in physics.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in physics.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 19 |