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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WMU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from WMU. About 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 38 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 382 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 190 |
| Engineering Technologies | 58 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 49 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 27 |
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