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. In addition, we cover how NIU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from NIU. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #145 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 physics majors at Northern Illinois University.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from NIU in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 physics majors earned their master's degree from NIU. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
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