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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 248 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #82 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 127 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 75 |
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Materials Sciences | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 725 |
| Engineering | 688 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 285 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 265 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 166 |
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