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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 85% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from BYU. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,730 a year. This is higher than $38,470, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Of the 50 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from BYU in 2021, 70% were men and 30% were 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, 84% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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