Physics at University of Virginia-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, you may want to check out the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 58 physics graduations were recorded at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Among 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) studied exclusively online and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 35 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 259 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #198 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 35 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 259 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #198 of 257 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physics graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 22% women (13) and 78% men (45).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Among the 38 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 21% were women (8) and 79% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, above the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Among the 7 master’s physics graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, below the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 13 doctoral physics graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, above 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 Virginia-Main Campus
The Physics program at University of Virginia-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 58 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at University of Virginia-Main Campus pursue many career paths. 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
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