by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northwestern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at Northwestern University.