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Physics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 physics degrees were awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Rankings can help you compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 5
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#129 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#137 of 257

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 5
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#129 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#137 of 257

Earnings for Physics Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Physics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$55,327
2 years	$34,847
3 years	$56,175
4 years	$57,831
5 years	$66,489

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Physics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take home a median $57,831, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $23,594.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 21% women (16) and 79% men (61).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 51 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 25% were women (13) and 75% were men (38).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	7
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 29% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 8 master’s physics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	5

Physics Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 18 doctoral physics degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 11% were women (2) and 89% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	10

Minority students account for 6% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

This Physics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	74
Atomic/Molecular Physics	3

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.