Physics by the Numbers
APS provides statistical data on educational attainment and demographics in physics and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This data can be used by physics educators and those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM to understand and support diverse and inclusive outreach in physics.
Physics education statistics
Discover which demographics groups have earned physics degrees at different education levels over time.
Educational attainment statistics
Review data on the educational attainment of diverse groups within STEM and the top educators who graduate women and students from marginalized communities in physics.
Find data on the educational attainment and experiences of diverse groups within physics and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Discover institutions at the bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. levels that award degrees to significant numbers of students from marginalized groups in physics.
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