by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at SIUC 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, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from SIUC. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #145 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 physics majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from SIUC in 2021 were men.
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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from SIUC in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
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