Physical Sciences at University at Albany
UAlbany is located in Albany, New York and approximately 17,688 students attend the school each year. Of the 3,669 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University at Albany in 2021, 55 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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UAlbany Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
UAlbany Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how UAlbany performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at UAlbany 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 Schools | 444 |
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 504 |
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UAlbany. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 16 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at UAlbany
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University at Albany.
UAlbany Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 58% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at UAlbany 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 University at Albany with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
UAlbany Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from UAlbany, 63% 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 University at Albany with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
UAlbany also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 16 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University at Albany. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 20 |
| Physics | 19 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Engineering
- Mathematics & Statistics
- 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 University at Albany.
| 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 college under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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