by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in physics from Pitt. This makes it the #41 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #39 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 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Pitt. About 12% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 physics majors earned their master's degree from Pitt. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 97 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 75 |
| General Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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