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 Case Western ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Case Western was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 38 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Case Western Reserve University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from Case Western. This makes it the #149 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Case Western paid an average of $2,672 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,100 | $64,100 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,202 | $18,202 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 18 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Case Western, about 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Case Western does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Case Western Online Learning page.
Of the 4 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Case Western, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Case Western Reserve University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 63 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.