Physical Sciences at Skidmore College
If you plan to study physical sciences, take a look at what Skidmore College has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Skidmore is located in Saratoga Springs, New York and has a total student population of 2,582. In 2021, 37 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from Skidmore.
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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Skidmore Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Skidmore Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how Skidmore 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 Skidmore 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 | 44 |
| 83 | |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools | 330 |
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Skidmore
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Skidmore College.
Skidmore Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 68% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Skidmore 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 Skidmore College with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Skidmore 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
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Skidmore College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
Related Majors
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- 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 NY, the home state for Skidmore College.
| 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 Peter under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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