Physical Sciences at Brigham Young University-Idaho
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, take a look at what Brigham Young University-Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brigham Young University-Idaho sits in Rexburg, ID.
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Studying Online at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Many students take online classes at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Among 45,585 students, 25,139 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,323 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Brigham Young University-Idaho
These rankings give you a sense of how Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho
Graduates of Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,619 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 4 years | $56,607 |
| 5 years | $60,999 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho earn a median of $56,607, compared with $46,835 for all Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Physical Sciences program at Brigham Young University-Idaho work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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