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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UofSC. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #74 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 South Carolina - Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UofSC. About 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Other Physical Science | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 721 |
| Engineering | 562 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 101 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 47 |
| Engineering Technologies | 9 |
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