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. Also, learn how Johns Hopkins ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physics majors, Johns Hopkins came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in physics from Johns Hopkins. This makes it the #15 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #50 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 Johns Hopkins University.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Johns Hopkins in 2021, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 physics majors earned their master's degree from Johns Hopkins. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Johns Hopkins are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Physical Science | 107 |
| Chemistry | 58 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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