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. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from FAU. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #162 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 Florida Atlantic University.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from FAU in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were 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 Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from FAU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 42 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
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