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. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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Purdue was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from Purdue. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, physics students borrow a median amount of $21,948 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Purdue in 2021, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students 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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from Purdue in 2020-2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
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 | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 153 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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