by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #18 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in physics from CSUN. This makes it the #41 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at California State University - Northridge.
For the most recent academic year available, 93% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 physics majors earned their master's degree from CSUN. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
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