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Physics at Drexel University

Physics at Drexel University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, take a look at what Drexel University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 physics graduations were recorded at Drexel University.

Online & Distance Learning at Drexel University

Distance learning is available at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Drexel University

Use these rankings to compare Drexel University’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #9 of 9
Best Value Pennsylvania #9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #32 of 36
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #33 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #159 of 259
Best Value Nationwide #249 of 257

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #9 of 9
Best Value Pennsylvania #9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #32 of 36
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #33 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #159 of 259
Best Value Nationwide #249 of 257

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physics graduates from Drexel University stands at $30,847.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at Drexel University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Drexel University are 11% women (2) and 89% men (16).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University

Of the 11 bachelor’s physics graduates at Drexel University, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

Drexel University gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Drexel University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Drexel University

Of the 3 master’s physics graduates at Drexel University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

Drexel University gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Drexel University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Drexel University, higher than the national average of 21%.*

Physics Doctoral Program at Drexel University

Among the 4 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Drexel University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

Drexel University gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Drexel University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Drexel University

The Physics program at Drexel University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Physics 18

Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

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