by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at UMBC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC among the top schools in the country for physics, coming in at #134 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 134 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Maryland | 3 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physics at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 8 master’s degrees in physics.
UMBC is not yet ranked for physics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UMBC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 6 doctoral degrees in physics.
UMBC is not yet ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UMBC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 19 |