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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physics majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $55,327. This is higher than $38,470, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, physics students borrow a median amount of $23,594 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UMN Twin Cities. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UMN Twin Cities in 2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 186 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 40 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
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