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Graduate Physics Programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

18 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#2 Best Rank — Doctoral

Here is an overview of the graduate program in physics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate Physics Rankings

#40 in the U.S.
#3 in North Carolina
#4 in the Southeast Region

College Factual rates University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill among the top schools in the country for physics, ranked #40 out of 263 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Physics Schools 40 of 263
Best Physics Schools in North Carolina 3 of 7
Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region 4 of 35

Graduate Physics Degrees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The following degree levels are granted in physics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 35
Master’s 4
Doctoral 14

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Physics Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 4 master’s degrees in physics.

Master’s Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is not yet ranked for physics at the master’s level.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate Tuition and Fees

$29,678 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $26,331 $48,121
Fees $3,347 $3,347

Read more about University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 50% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree grads The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s in physics.

Ethnic diversity of Physics majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Physics Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 14 doctoral degrees in physics.

Doctoral Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina 2
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 5
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 28

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 71% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree grads The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a doctoral in physics.

Ethnic diversity of Physics majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Physics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics 35

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