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:
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 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 4 master’s degrees in physics.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is not yet ranked for physics at the master’s level.
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 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 14 doctoral degrees in physics.
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 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |