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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from U of U. This makes it the #66 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #44 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 Utah.
Of the 164 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from U of U, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from U of U. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| 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 | 119 |
| Physics | 55 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 19 |
| Other Physical Science | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 773 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 263 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 159 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 98 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 72 |
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