by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst as a strong choice for physics, ranked #160 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 160 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 17 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 15 master’s degrees in physics.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 60 |
For the most recent academic year available, 87% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 11 doctoral degrees in physics.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMass Amherst. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 45 |