by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #149 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $35,484. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, physics students borrow a median amount of $24,700 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physics program at ASU - Tempe is $252 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from ASU - Tempe in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 93 |
| General Physical Sciences | 58 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
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