by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for physics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in physics from Northwestern. This makes it the #18 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #97 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 Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 94% were men and 6% were 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, 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 physics majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 62 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
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