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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for general physics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general physics. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in general physics from Northwestern. This makes it the #12 most popular school for general physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in general physics in 2021, making the school the #94 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 Northwestern University.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general physics from Northwestern in 2021, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in general physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in general physics from Northwestern in 2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in general physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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