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Northeastern was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for general physics 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 19 bachelor's degrees in general 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 general physics from Northeastern. This makes it the #63 most popular school for general physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in general physics in 2021, making the school the #84 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general physics majors at Northeastern University.
Of the 19 general physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Northeastern, about 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 general 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 |
Of the 8 general physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Northeastern, about 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 general 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 |
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