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 Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 220 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from Northeastern. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northeastern, physics students borrow a median amount of $26,797 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Northeastern University.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Northeastern in 2021, 68% were men and 32% 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, 58% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 physics majors earned their master's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
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