by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Tennessee-Knoxville among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #196 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 196 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 2 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 of 35 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 6 master’s degrees in physics.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is not yet ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,696 | $35,140 |
| Fees | $3,812 | $4,712 |
Read more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 8 doctoral degrees in physics.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is not yet ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville identified as men.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 22 |