by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at Purdue-West Lafayette. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for physics, placing at #118 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 118 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Indiana | 3 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 27 |
The following degree levels are available for physics at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 23 master’s degrees in physics.
Purdue-West Lafayette ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
Among recent graduates, 70% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are Non-Resident Alien. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 25 doctoral degrees in physics.
Purdue-West Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
In the most recent graduating class, 92% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 45 |