by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Duke ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at Duke 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, Duke University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in physics from Duke. This makes it the #20 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #20 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 Duke University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Duke. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Duke. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
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