Physics at The University of Texas at Dallas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, consider the program at The University of Texas at Dallas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Texas at Dallas sits in Richardson, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 physics degrees were granted at The University of Texas at Dallas.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Texas at Dallas
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Dallas. Among 29,886 students, 887 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,355 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at The University of Texas at Dallas
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Dallas’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 23 |
| Best Value | Texas | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 23 |
| Best Value | Texas | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 257 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at $23,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physics graduates at The University of Texas at Dallas, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at The University of Texas at Dallas are 16% women (8) and 84% men (43).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at Dallas
Among the 20 bachelor’s physics graduates at The University of Texas at Dallas, 20% were women (4) and 80% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Dallas, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Dallas
Of the 14 master’s physics degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Dallas, 21% were women (3) and 79% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Physics master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Dallas, below the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at The University of Texas at Dallas
Among the 16 doctoral physics graduates at The University of Texas at Dallas, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at The University of Texas at Dallas
This Physics program at The University of Texas at Dallas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 51 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Those who complete Physics program at The University of Texas at Dallas pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.