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UCONN was ranked #27 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences 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 #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UCONN. This makes it the #77 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #48 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 University of Connecticut.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UCONN. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 | 76 |
| Physics | 50 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,008 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 659 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 502 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 196 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 120 |
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