by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #197 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from NAU. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Northern Arizona University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from NAU. Of these graduates, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from NAU in 2020-2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Other Physical Science | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
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