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Attrition and Persistence in Undergraduate Physics Programs
JUL 23, 2024
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Degrees Earned in the Physical Sciences and Engineering Fields
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