Physical Sciences at Brandeis University
Brandeis is located in Waltham, Massachusetts and approximately 5,440 students attend the school each year. Of the 1,396 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University in 2021, 39 of them were physical sciences majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Brandeis Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
Brandeis Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how Brandeis performed in these rankings.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at Brandeis is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| 56 | |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools | 220 |
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Schools | 248 |
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Brandeis. This makes it the #194 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 13 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #130 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Brandeis
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Brandeis University.
Brandeis Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Brandeis Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Brandeis also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 13 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at Brandeis University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Brandeis University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 39 |
| Physics | 23 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Brandeis University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 8,190 | $156,250 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
| Chemists | 2,890 | $94,270 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,950 | $82,580 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Mike Lovett under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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