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Physics at The University of Texas at Dallas

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.

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 University of Texas at Dallas gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at The University of Texas at Dallas

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 University of Texas at Dallas gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Physics majors at The University of Texas at Dallas

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 University of Texas at Dallas gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at The University of Texas at Dallas

*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

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