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Physics at University of Delaware

If you are interested in studying Physics, take a look at what University of Delaware. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Delaware is located in Newark, DE.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 physics degrees were granted at University of Delaware.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Delaware

Online coursework is an option at University of Delaware. Of 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at University of Delaware

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Delaware’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#34 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#140 of 257
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 259

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#34 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#140 of 257
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 259

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from University of Delaware stands at $26,572.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Physics graduates at University of Delaware, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at University of Delaware are 21% women (5) and 79% men (19).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Delaware

Of the 10 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of Delaware, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 20% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, below the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at University of Delaware

Among the 9 master’s physics graduates at University of Delaware, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	5

Physics Doctoral Program at University of Delaware

Of the 5 doctoral physics graduates at University of Delaware, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	5

*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 Delaware

The Physics program at University of Delaware includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	23
Other Physics	1

Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates

Graduates of the Physics program at University of Delaware go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Physics majors, 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.