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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for physical sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 87 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UChicago. This makes it the #11 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 67 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #18 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 University of Chicago.
Of the 163 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UChicago in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from UChicago. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 146 |
| Physics | 102 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
| General Physical Sciences | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 797 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 335 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 65 |
| Engineering | 55 |
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