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. In addition, we cover how Brown ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at Brown 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, Brown University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in physics from Brown. This makes it the #11 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #71 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 Brown University.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Brown in 2020-2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from Brown in 2020-2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
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