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Roster of Physics Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2021
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Roster of Physics Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2021
SEP 13, 2022
Roster of Astronomy Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2021
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Roster of Astronomy Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2021
SEP 13, 2022
Physics Bachelor's Degree-Granting Departments, 2020
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Size of Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Programs
AUG 17, 2022
The Number of Doctorates Earned in Physics, 2014-15 to 2018-19
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The Number of Doctorates Earned in Physics, 2014-15 to 2018-19
APR 01, 2022
The Average MCAT Score of US Medical School Applicants by Selected Undergraduate Degree Fields, 2021–22 Academic Year
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How Well Do Physics Bachelor’s Degree Recipients Perform on the MCAT and LSAT Exams?
APR 01, 2022
Respondents' Relationship with Harassers and Discriminators
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Exploring Harassment and Discrimination Experiences in Astronomy
MAR 29, 2022
Employment booklet
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Initial Employment - Physics Bachelors and PhDs Classes of 2019 and 2020
MAR 01, 2022
Changes in access to Resources during Covid
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Changes in Access to Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Faculty Members in Physics and Astronomy
FEB 01, 2022
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Degrees Earned in the Physical Sciences and Engineering Fields
JAN 25, 2024
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Who's Hiring Physics PhDs
JAN 25, 2024
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Who's Hiring Physics Bachelors
JAN 25, 2024
Figure 4: Field of Graduate Study for Physics Bachelors One Year After Degree. 65% of those in graduate school were pursuing physics or astronomy. 17% were studying engineering. Remaining 18% were spread across a number of fields, with most being STEM subjects.
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Field of Graduate Study for Physics Bachelors One Year After Degree, Classes of 2019 and 2020 Combined
DEC 18, 2023
Figure 6: Primary Types of Financial Support for Physics Bachelors Enrolled in a PhD Program One Year After Degree. Of those studying physics or astronomy, 53% were TAs, 20% were RA’s, 26% were supported by fellowships or scholarships, 1% were self-funded. Of those studying engineering, 14% were TAs, 52% were RAs, 34% were supported by fellowships or scholarships. Of those studying other fields, 43% were TAs, 25% were RAs, 29% were supported by fellowships or scholarships, and 3% were self-funded. Self-funded includes family assistance, loans, and wages. Other fields does not include profession degree fields such as law and medicine.
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Primary Types of Financial Support for Physics Bachelors Enrolled in a PhD Program One Year After Degree, Classes of 2019 and 2020 Combined
DEC 18, 2023
Figure 1: Status of Physics Bachelors One Year After Degree. 31% of respondents were in graduate school studying physics or astronomy. 17% were in graduate school in another subject. 46% were employed. 6% were unemployed.
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Status of Physics Bachelors One Year After Degree, Classes of 2019 and 2020 Combined
DEC 18, 2023
Figure 7: Starting Stipends for New Physics Bachelors. Graduate study in physics or astronomy median stipends; TAs: $24,000, RAs: $31,000, Fellowships or Scholarships: $32,000. Graduate study in engineering median stipends; TAs: $28,500, RAs: $30,000, Fellowships or Scholarships: $34,000.
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Starting Stipends for New Physics Bachelors, Classes of 2019 and 2020 Combined
DEC 18, 2023
Figure 3: Status of Physics Bachelors One Year After Degree, Classes of 1996 through 2020. Proportion employed down slightly since 2018, as is proportion in physics or astronomy graduate study. This is offset by a slight increase in both unemployment and those in graduate school for other subjects.
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Status of Physics Bachelors One Year After Degree, Classes of 1996 through 2020
DEC 18, 2023
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