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UD was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UD. This makes it the #97 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #42 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 Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from UD in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 | 57 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 17 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 548 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 464 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 198 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 107 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 87 |
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