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Northeastern was ranked #26 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Northeastern. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #121 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 Northeastern University.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from Northeastern in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Northeastern in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 49 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,819 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 459 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 202 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 92 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 72 |
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