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. In addition, we cover how USC ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at USC 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 Southern California handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in physics from USC. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, physics students borrow a median amount of $7,500 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 Southern California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from USC. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 physics majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Materials Sciences | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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