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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Wayne State. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #98 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 physical sciences majors at Wayne State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wayne State. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from Wayne State in 2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 67 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Other Physical Science | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 532 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 274 |
| Engineering Technologies | 105 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 50 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 22 |
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