Physical Sciences at Brown University
Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island and has a total student population of 9,948. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 students received a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Brown.
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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Brown Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
Brown Physical Sciences Rankings
The physical sciences major at Brown 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.
In 2021, 54 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Brown. This makes it the #32 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 19 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #98 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Brown
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Brown University.
Brown Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 67% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Brown are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Brown Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Brown also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 19 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Brown University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 63 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
Related Majors
- Architecture & Related Services
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering
- 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 RI, the home state for Brown University.
| Occupation | Jobs in RI | Average Salary in RI |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 4,410 | $71,440 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 480 | $151,670 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 300 | $82,160 |
| Engineering Professors | 210 | $137,620 |
| Chemists | 180 | $85,390 |
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 Ad Meskens under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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