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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Eau Claire ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Eau Claire was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Eau Claire is $48,888. This is higher than $38,470, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UW - Eau Claire in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Eau Claire are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
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