Physical Sciences at Duquesne University
Duquesne is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a total student population of 8,830. In 2021, 21 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from Duquesne.
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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Duquesne Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
Duquesne Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at Duquesne compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at Duquesne 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 | 298 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 384 |
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Duquesne. This makes it the #299 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Duquesne
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Duquesne University.
Duquesne Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 67% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Duquesne 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 Duquesne University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Duquesne Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Duquesne 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 | 1 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Duquesne also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 8 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at Duquesne University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Duquesne University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Physics | 13 |
Related Majors
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Engineering
- Computer & Information Sciences
- 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 PA, the home state for Duquesne University.
| Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 50,460 | $64,830 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 7,220 | $150,400 |
| Chemists | 5,460 | $77,250 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,480 | $147,810 |
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 Alekjds under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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