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 UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from UAB. This makes it the #86 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UAB in 2021, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UAB in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
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