We'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. Also, learn how Drexel ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Drexel was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Drexel University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Drexel. This makes it the #99 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drexel, physics students borrow a median amount of $30,847 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Drexel University.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Drexel in 2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in physics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Drexel in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in physics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 40 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.