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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from NC State. This makes it the #39 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #48 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 North Carolina State University.
The physical sciences program at NC State awarded 111 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from NC State. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Other Physical Science | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,631 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 929 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 832 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 381 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 333 |
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