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. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at SMU 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 Methodist University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from SMU. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #134 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 Methodist University.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from SMU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from SMU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
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