by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Tufts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Tufts 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, Tufts University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Tufts. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #109 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 Tufts University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Tufts. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in physics from Tufts. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
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