by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from ECU. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at East Carolina University.
Of the 10 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from ECU, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of physics master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
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