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Minority Physics Statistics

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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 IPEDS as shown on each graph.

Physics Degrees by Race

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Percentage of physics degrees, bachelors and doctorates, awarded to various ethnicities.

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Percent of Degrees Awarded to Minorities

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Percent of degrees awarded to minorities in various science, math, and engineering fields (2006-2008)

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Physics PhDs Awarded to URMs

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Physics PhDs Awarded to URMs, Normalized to Minority Population

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Percentage of Under-Represented Minorities in Physics

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Percentage of Under-Represented Minorities (URM) in physics compared to the percentage of URMs in the U.S. college age population

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