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 WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in physics from WMU. This makes it the #54 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 Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from WMU in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 38 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
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