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 UW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UW. This makes it the #111 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Wyoming.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UW in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 45 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
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