Physics at University of Missouri-Columbia
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University of Missouri-Columbia is in Columbia, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 physics degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #169 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #169 of 257 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physics graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia stands at $16,005.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physics graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 12% women (4) and 88% men (28).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 26 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 12% were women (3) and 88% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 15% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 3 master’s physics graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Physics Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 2 doctoral physics degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Missouri-Columbia
The Physics program at University of Missouri-Columbia breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at University of Missouri-Columbia work across a variety of fields. 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 |
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.