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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for general physics list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general physics. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in general physics from RPI. This makes it the #89 most popular school for general physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in general physics in 2021, making the school the #118 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general physics from RPI. About 83% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in general physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general physics from RPI. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in general physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Physics | 14 |
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