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The physical sciences major at The American University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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, American University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from The American University. This makes it the #244 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at American University.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 65 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 60 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 56 |
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