by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #6 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 6 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physics at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Pennsylvania conferred 29 master’s degrees in physics.
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,688 | $74,688 |
| Fees | $5,904 | $5,904 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Pennsylvania awarded 19 doctoral degrees in physics.
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 3 professional certificate degrees in physics.
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business is not yet ranked for physics at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics professional certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics professional certificate degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business are Asian. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a professional certificate in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 58 |