by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Mizzou. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #122 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, physics students borrow a median amount of $16,005 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Mizzou. About 12% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Mizzou in 2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 37 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
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