Average Grade of Bachelor's Degree in Physics: Seeking Answers

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The average grade for a Bachelor's degree in Physics typically hovers around a GPA of 3.5, particularly in North American institutions where many students aim for high academic performance due to aspirations for graduate school. However, this average can vary significantly based on geographical location, with European institutions often reporting lower average grades compared to their North American counterparts. Understanding these variances is crucial for prospective students and current undergraduates in physics programs.

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Hi Physics Forum.

I have just finished one of my exams, in my undergraduate physics program. I haven't yet received the result, but my gut feeling tells me that it hasn't gone as usual.

This makes me wonder, what the mean grade for the bachelor degree in Physics is (ore what a good average grade would be). So I would hear if there was anyone on PF who knows ?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Its pretty high. Most physics undergrads have grad school aspirations and as such they strive for straight As. I went to a big state school and most of my graduating class graduated with honors. I think the average graduation GPA was about 3.5.
 
Wuberdall said:
what the mean grade

This is dependent on geographical location, e.g., average grades in (parts of) Europe are substantially lower than average grades in North America.
 

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