by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at The University of Arizona. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Arizona as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #69 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 69 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Arizona | 1 of 5 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 68 |
| Doctoral | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arizona handed out 68 master’s degrees in physics.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 34 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,235 | $29,870 |
| Fees | $118 | $118 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The University of Arizona awarded 66 master’s degrees in optics/optical sciences recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arizona handed out 40 doctoral degrees in physics.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The University of Arizona awarded 24 doctoral completions in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arizona handed out 10 graduate certificate degrees in physics.
The University of Arizona ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 90% of physics graduate certificate degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of physics graduate certificate degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a graduate certificate in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The University of Arizona awarded 10 graduate certificate completions in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 10% to women and 90% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at The University of Arizona. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 48 |