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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general physics majors, U-M came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in general physics. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in general physics from U-M. This makes it the #11 most popular school for general physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in general physics in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general physics majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of general physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in general physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in General Physics from U-M 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in general physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Physics | 13 |
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