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The physical sciences major at MIT is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from MIT. This makes it the #173 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 96 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Of the 100 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from MIT in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from MIT in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 116 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,143 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 228 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 162 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 106 |
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