Here, 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. We've also included details on how UTEP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from UTEP. 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 The University of Texas at El Paso.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UTEP in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in physics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UTEP. About 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in physics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 30 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
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