Below are the key facts about graduate study in physics at University of Missouri-Columbia. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Missouri-Columbia among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #74 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 74 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Missouri | 2 of 4 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 of 14 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 3 master’s degrees in physics.
University of Missouri-Columbia is not currently 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 | $23,658 | $29,958 |
| Fees | $1,081 | $1,081 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 2 doctoral degrees in physics.
University of Missouri-Columbia has not been ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from University of Missouri-Columbia were men.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Missouri-Columbia. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 26 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physics | 1 |