by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Lowell as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #97 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 97 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 20 master’s degrees in physics.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 46 |
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 15 doctoral degrees in physics.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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-Lowell with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 16 |