by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at UNC Charlotte. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNC Charlotte highly for physics, coming in at #113 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 113 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at UNC Charlotte, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 8 master’s degrees in physics.
UNC Charlotte is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are Non-Resident Alien. 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 North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNC Charlotte awarded 6 master’s degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 17% to women and 83% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 10 doctoral degrees in physics.
UNC Charlotte is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% 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 Charlotte with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNC Charlotte awarded 10 doctoral completions in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNC Charlotte. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 31 |