by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ball State University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from Ball State. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Ball State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Ball State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The physics program at Ball State awarded 7 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
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