by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 14 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Pennsylvania State University - University Park as a strong choice for physics, placing at #8 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 8 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 of 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awarded 9 master’s degrees in physics.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park has not been ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
Read more about Pennsylvania State University - University Park tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 6 master’s completions in acoustics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 23 doctoral degrees in physics.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 87% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 3 doctoral completions in acoustics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 62 |