by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Physics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Physics is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at University of Virginia - Main Campus. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in physics, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time graduate tuition at University of Virginia was $1,290 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $764 per credit hour. Information about average full-time graduate student tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,076 | $28,604 |
| Fees | $3,108 | $3,790 |
University of Virginia does not offer an online option for its physics master’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Virginia Online Learning page.
None of the students who received their MS in physics in 2019-2020 were women.
Of those graduates who received a master’s degree in physics at University of Virginia in 2019-2020, 14.3% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is about the same as the nationwide number of 16%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Physics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 7 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to physics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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