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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - La Crosse ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - La Crosse was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - La Crosse is $46,468. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,470 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - La Crosse, physics students borrow a median amount of $26,292 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from UW - La Crosse. About 15% of these graduates were women and the other 85% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 23 |
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