Physical Sciences at Clarkson University
Clarkson is located in Potsdam, New York and approximately 4,025 students attend the school each year. Of the 708 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University in 2021, 12 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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Clarkson Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
Clarkson Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how Clarkson performed in these rankings.
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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at Clarkson 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 Popular Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 272 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools | 493 |
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Clarkson. This makes it the #273 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #173 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Clarkson
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Clarkson University.
Clarkson Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 92% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Clarkson 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 Clarkson University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Clarkson Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from Clarkson, 75% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Clarkson University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Clarkson also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 6 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at Clarkson University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Clarkson University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 14 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Engineering Technologies
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 NY, the home state for Clarkson University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 74,830 | $85,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 7,330 | $161,670 |
| Professors | 6,440 | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 4,400 | $79,340 |
| Chemists | 3,360 | $85,590 |
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 RobinsonRP under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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