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. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in physics from WVU. This makes it the #54 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #78 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 West Virginia University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from WVU. About 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from WVU in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Chemistry | 36 |
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