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Physics at University of Memphis

If you are interested in studying Physics, take a look at what University of Memphis. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Memphis sits in Memphis, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 physics degrees were granted at University of Memphis.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis

Online coursework is an option at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at University of Memphis

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Physics graduates at University of Memphis, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at University of Memphis are 20% women (2) and 80% men (8).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 4 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

Physics Master’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 6 master’s physics graduates at University of Memphis, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 17% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, lower than the national average of 21%.*

*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 Memphis

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	10

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at University of Memphis work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.