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The physical sciences major at USC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from USC. This makes it the #124 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 58 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #26 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 Southern California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from USC in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Materials Sciences | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,815 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 443 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 432 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 252 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 64 |
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