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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for general physics list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in general 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 general physics from NIU. This makes it the #102 most popular school for general physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in general physics in 2021, making the school the #143 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 Northern Illinois University.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general 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 general 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 |
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in General Physics from NIU in 2020-2021, 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 general 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 |
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