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. Also, learn how Wesleyan U ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at Wesleyan U is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. 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 2021-2022 academic year, Wesleyan University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from Wesleyan U. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wesleyan U was $2,085 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,716 | $66,716 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,034 | $19,034 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 90% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wesleyan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Wesleyan U physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wesleyan U Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 physics majors earned their master's degree from Wesleyan U. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wesleyan University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 25 |
| General Physical Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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