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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in physics from NC State. This makes it the #23 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.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $34,952. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, physics students borrow a median amount of $23,490 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at North Carolina State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from NC State in 2021, 80% were men and 20% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Other Physical Science | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 15 |
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