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 Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical science.
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Pitt was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical science 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 Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in general physical sciences. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical science majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical science from Pitt in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 97 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 75 |
| Physics | 45 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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