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, and more. In addition, we cover how UofSC ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from UofSC. This makes it the #149 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #85 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 South Carolina - Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UofSC in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Other Physical Science | 4 |
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