by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at The U. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The U highly for physics, ranked #149 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 149 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Utah | 2 of 4 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 of 14 |
The following degree levels are available for physics at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah awarded 20 master’s degrees in physics.
The U holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 61 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,587 | $43,900 |
| Fees | $1,202 | $1,202 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at The U are White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah conferred 5 doctoral degrees in physics.
The U has not been ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 40% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at The U were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at The U. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 36 |