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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WCU. This makes it the #235 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Carolina University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from WCU. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from WCU in 2020-2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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 | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 145 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 102 |
| Engineering | 61 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 41 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 20 |
