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. We've also included details on how MSU Bozeman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montana State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Montana State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from MSU Bozeman. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from MSU Bozeman in 2020-2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 47 |
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