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, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at WUSTL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. 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, Washington University in St Louis handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from WUSTL. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Washington University in St Louis.
The physics program at WUSTL awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WUSTL, about 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 68 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
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