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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for physical sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Northwestern. This makes it the #41 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 59 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Northwestern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 41 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from Northwestern in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 | 62 |
| Physics | 47 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 813 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 341 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 201 |
| Engineering Technologies | 119 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 50 |
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