by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at San Jose State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from San Jose State. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at San Jose State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from San Jose State. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 physics majors earned their master's degree from San Jose State. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 67 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
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