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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from KU. This makes it the #97 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #87 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 Kansas.
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from KU in 2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from KU in 2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
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 University of Kansas with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 498 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 356 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 117 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 113 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 59 |
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