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Graduate Physics Programs at University of Connecticut

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at University of Connecticut. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Rankings
• Available Degrees
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

University of Connecticut Graduate Physics Rankings

College Factual rates University of Connecticut as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #185 out of 263 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Physics Schools	185 of 263
Best Physics Schools in Connecticut	3 of 3
Best Physics Schools in the New England Region	20 of 20

Graduate Physics Degrees at University of Connecticut

Here is each degree level granted in physics at University of Connecticut, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	18
Master’s	13
Doctoral	8

University of Connecticut Physics Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Connecticut conferred 13 master’s degrees in physics.

Master’s Rankings

University of Connecticut is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut	2
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	9
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools	64

University of Connecticut Graduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$30,354	$61,396
Fees	$1,154	$1,154

Learn more about University of Connecticut tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 85% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.

The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master’s in physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	0

University of Connecticut Physics Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Connecticut conferred 8 doctoral degrees in physics.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Connecticut is not currently ranked for physics at the doctoral level.

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 75% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a doctoral in physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

Undergraduate Study in Physics at University of Connecticut

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Connecticut. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics	18

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By Daderot under License More about our data sources and methodologies.