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Physics at University of Connecticut

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, you may want to check out the program at University of Connecticut. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 39 physics degrees were granted at University of Connecticut.

Studying Online at University of Connecticut

Online coursework is an option at University of Connecticut. Among 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at University of Connecticut

Rankings can help you compare University of Connecticut’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#3 of 3
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#20 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#200 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#205 of 257

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#3 of 3
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#20 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#200 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#205 of 257

Earnings for Physics Graduates from University of Connecticut

Graduates of University of Connecticut’s Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,424
2 years	$27,978

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from University of Connecticut comes in at $26,324.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Physics graduates at University of Connecticut, by degree type.

Program-wide, Physics graduates at University of Connecticut are 23% women (9) and 77% men (30).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 18 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 28% were women (5) and 72% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 17% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 13 master’s physics graduates at University of Connecticut, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
International (Nonresident)	4

Physics Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 8 doctoral physics degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Connecticut.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Connecticut, lower than the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of Connecticut

The Physics program at University of Connecticut offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	37
Other Physics	2

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at University of Connecticut pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.