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. We've also included details on how Wayne State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from Wayne State. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #134 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 Wayne State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from Wayne State in 2020-2021, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 67 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Other Physical Science | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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