Physical Sciences at Carleton College
If you plan to study physical sciences, take a look at what Carleton College has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Carleton is located in Northfield, Minnesota and has a total student population of 1,940. Of the 517 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Carleton College in 2021, 61 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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Carleton Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Carleton Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at Carleton compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at Carleton 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 |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 90 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| 219 | |
| Best Value Physical Sciences Schools | 224 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools | 226 |
| 241 | |
| Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Carleton
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Carleton College.
Carleton Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 70% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Carleton 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 Carleton College with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Carleton also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at Carleton College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Carleton College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Physics | 19 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
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 MN, the home state for Carleton College.
| Occupation | Jobs in MN | Average Salary in MN |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 20,940 | $64,610 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,080 | $143,440 |
| Chemists | 2,010 | $88,400 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,780 | $74,880 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,490 | $125,780 |
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 Dogs1337 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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