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. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Boston College is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. 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, Boston College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from Boston College. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #122 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 Boston College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Boston College. About 73% were men and 27% 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 Boston College with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from Boston College in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
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