by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Stanford ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Stanford was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in physics from Stanford. This makes it the #34 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #2 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 Stanford University.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Stanford in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 100 |
| Chemistry | 58 |
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