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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from BYU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #173 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
The physical sciences program at BYU awarded 97 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from BYU. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 57 |
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 838 |
| Engineering | 643 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 297 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 64 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 14 |
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