Physical Sciences at Northern Arizona University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Northern Arizona University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, AZ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Arizona University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Arizona University. Among 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) studied exclusively online and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Northern Arizona University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Arizona University’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 54 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #244 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 532 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 54 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #244 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Northern Arizona University
Graduates of Northern Arizona University’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,568 |
| 2 years | $36,048 |
| 3 years | $41,361 |
| 4 years | $51,893 |
| 5 years | $62,508 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Northern Arizona University take home a median $51,893, compared with $58,050 for all Northern Arizona University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from Northern Arizona University comes in at $21,750.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Northern Arizona University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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