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. Also, learn how Harvard ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at Harvard 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, Harvard University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in physics from Harvard. This makes it the #13 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #1 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 Harvard University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Harvard. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Harvard in 2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 85 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 38 |
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