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Physical Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University

What traits are you looking for in a physical sciences school? To help you decide if Middle Tennessee State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physical sciences program.

Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and approximately 22,080 students attend the school each year. Of the 3,926 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021, 51 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.

Middle Tennessee State University Physical Sciences Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences

Middle Tennessee State University Physical Sciences Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how Middle Tennessee State University performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The physical sciences major at Middle Tennessee State University 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
184
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 187
Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools 213

In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #160 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Middle Tennessee State University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Middle Tennessee State University.

Middle Tennessee State University Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

33% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The physical sciences program at Middle Tennessee State University awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.

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About 80% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Middle Tennessee State University 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 Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 41
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Middle Tennessee State University Physical Sciences Master’s Program

38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.

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Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University, 54% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level. In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of degree recipients. That is 7% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 7
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Middle Tennessee State University 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 Middle Tennessee State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Middle Tennessee State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Chemistry 22
Geological & Earth Sciences 22
Physics 20

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 TN, the home state for Middle Tennessee State University.

Occupation Jobs in TN Average Salary in TN
High School Teachers 20,190 $53,620
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3,300 $129,320
Professors 2,040 $53,390
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 1,410 $72,470
Chemists 1,140 $75,430

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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