by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Lowell ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in physics from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #37 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell, physics students borrow a median amount of $22,177 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UMass Lowell in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UMass Lowell in 2021, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
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