by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at University of Chicago. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Chicago among the top schools in the country for physics, coming in at #17 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 17 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Illinois | 2 of 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 27 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago awarded 22 master’s degrees in physics.
University of Chicago ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,539 | $79,539 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 77% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Chicago handed out 31 doctoral degrees in physics.
University of Chicago is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 77% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Chicago. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 67 |