by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how UD ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in physics from UD. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, physics students borrow a median amount of $26,572 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Delaware.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UD in 2021, 63% were men and 37% 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, 74% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UD in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 17 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
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