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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #55 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
Of the 93 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UT Knoxville, about 57% were men and 43% 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from UT Knoxville. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 58 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 880 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 397 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 369 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 106 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 103 |
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