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 UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at UPenn is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in physics from UPenn. This makes it the #9 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #37 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 physics majors at University of Pennsylvania.
The physics program at UPenn awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from UPenn in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
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