by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities highly for physics, placing at #126 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 126 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Minnesota | 5 of 5 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 8 master’s degrees in physics.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has not been ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,528 | $58,344 |
| Fees | $2,384 | $2,384 |
Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 88% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 2 master’s degrees in atomic/molecular physics in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 18 doctoral degrees in physics.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
Among recent graduates, 89% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities granted 1 doctoral degree in atomic/molecular physics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 51 |