by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Carleton ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Carleton was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carleton College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Carleton College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Carleton. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Carleton 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 Carleton College with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
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