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. We've also included details on how Colby ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Colby 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, Colby College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Colby College.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colby College with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
