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APS generates statistical reports on issues in undergraduate physics. These reports are freely available for your use. You may use our graphs in reports and presentations. Credit APS and the source as shown on each graph.
Physics Degrees Awarded to Underrepresented Minorities in the U.S.
Credit: APS/Source: IPEDS Completion Survey, AIP, U.S. Census
This graph shows the percentage of underrepresented minorities (URMs) in physics compared to the percentage of URMs in the U.S. college age population and among all bachelor degrees awarded.
- Data for college age population is a 6 year average of 2009 U.S. Census data on 18-24 year old population
- Data for the bachelor degrees estimation is an average of 2002, 2003, and 2004.
- Data for the doctoral degrees estimation is an average of 2008, 2009, and 2010.
- All degree data is collected from the IPEDS Completion Survey by Race.
- Data on physics faculty is collected for 2008 and is from the American Institute of Physics Statistical Research Center
Physics Degrees Awarded to Underrepresented Minorities in the U.S.
Credit:APS/Source: NCES, U.S. Census
The graph shows the percentage of underrepresented minority (including African American, Hispanic American, and Native American) students who received bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in the U.S.
Percent of Degrees Awarded to Minorities
Credit: APS/Source: IPEDS Completion Survey
Percent of degrees awarded to minorities in various science, math, and engineering fields (2006-2008).
Cumulative PhD Completion Rate for Math/Physical Sciences
Credit: APS/Source: Council on Graduate Schools
Percentage of doctoral students completing PhDs in Math/Physical Sciences for Asian American, White, African American, and Hispanic American students.
Physics Degrees Awarded to Underrepresented Minorities in the U.S.
