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. Also, learn how UW - River Falls ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UW - River Falls was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - River Falls handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - River Falls go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,752 a year. 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 - River Falls, physics students borrow a median amount of $30,000 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 - River Falls.
Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UW - River Falls in 2020-2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
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 - River Falls with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
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