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The physical sciences major at USU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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, Utah State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from USU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #137 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 Utah State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 19 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from USU, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 399 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 268 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 170 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 112 |
| Engineering Technologies | 107 |
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