by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from Oregon State. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $35,441. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, physics students borrow a median amount of $25,410 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Oregon State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Oregon State. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Oregon State. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 74 |
| Chemistry | 67 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
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