by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at UCF. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCF among the top schools in the country for physics, ranked #53 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 53 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Florida | 1 of 5 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at UCF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Florida handed out 14 master’s degrees in physics.
UCF is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at UCF are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Florida awarded 17 doctoral degrees in physics.
UCF holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UCF were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCF. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 34 |