by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at Stanford University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Stanford University highly for physics, ranked #3 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 3 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 2 of 81 |
Here is each degree level offered in physics at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 43 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University awarded 17 master’s degrees in physics.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Stanford University are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University awarded 43 doctoral degrees in physics.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Stanford University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 31 |