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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, UW - Madison came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 85 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. This makes it the #13 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 89 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #8 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 Wisconsin - Madison.
The physical sciences program at UW - Madison awarded 208 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 - Madison with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 16 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UW - Madison. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 - Madison with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 | 155 |
| Physics | 144 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 50 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 30 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,573 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,485 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 673 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 491 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 434 |
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