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 USU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at USU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from USU. This makes it the #99 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 Utah State University.
The physics program at USU awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from USU in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
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