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Graduate Physics Programs at University of Virginia-Main Campus

20 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at University of Virginia UVa UVA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Virginia UVa UVA Graduate Physics Rankings

#33 in the U.S.
#1 in Virginia
#3 in the Southeast Region

College Factual ranks University of Virginia UVa UVA as a strong choice for physics, placing at #33 out of 263 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Physics Schools 33 of 263
Best Physics Schools in Virginia 1 of 7
Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region 3 of 35

Graduate Physics Degrees at University of Virginia UVa UVA

Here is each degree level granted in physics at University of Virginia UVa UVA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 38
Master’s 7
Doctoral 13

University of Virginia UVa UVA Physics Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus awarded 7 master’s degrees in physics.

Master’s Rankings

University of Virginia UVa UVA is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.

University of Virginia UVa UVA Graduate Tuition and Fees

$74,700 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $71,030 $73,348
Fees $3,670 $4,352

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Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.

University of Virginia  UVa  UVA gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree grads The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a master’s in physics.

Ethnic diversity of Physics majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

University of Virginia UVa UVA Physics Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus handed out 13 doctoral degrees in physics.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia 1
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 2
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 3

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 77% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.

University of Virginia  UVa  UVA gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree grads The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in physics.

Ethnic diversity of Physics majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 1

Undergraduate Study in Physics at University of Virginia UVa UVA

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Virginia UVa UVA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics 38

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