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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from ECU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at East Carolina University.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from ECU in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 433 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 385 |
| Engineering | 120 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 25 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 8 |
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