Almost 70% of US students leave physics

More than two-thirds of college students in the US who initially express an interest in studying physics drop out to pursue another degree, according to a five year-long survey by the American Institute of Physics.

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Journal
Physics World
Published
2024-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-7058/37/10/13
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Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
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Almost 70% of US students leave physics

Peter Gwynne
Physics World
Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
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Almost 70% of US students leave physics

Peter Gwynne
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Abstract

More than two-thirds of college students in the US who initially express an interest in studying physics drop out to pursue another degree, according to a five year-long survey by the American Institute of Physics.

Physics WorldVol. 37(10)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
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