Here is an overview of the graduate program in physics at UT Austin. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Austin highly for physics, placing at #92 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 92 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Texas | 3 of 14 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 23 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 7 master’s degrees in physics.
UT Austin has not been 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 | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 33 doctoral degrees in physics.
UT Austin is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
Among recent graduates, 91% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were Non-Resident Alien. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UT Austin. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 93 |