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Physical Sciences at University of Dayton

Every physical sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physical sciences program at University of Dayton stacks up to those at other schools.

UDayton is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a total student population of 11,650. In 2021, 9 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from UDayton.

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.

UDayton Physical Sciences Degrees Available

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

UDayton Physical Sciences Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at UDayton compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

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 UDayton 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 Schools 649

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UDayton. This makes it the #282 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

Physical Sciences Student Demographics at UDayton

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

UDayton Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

33% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UDayton. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.

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About 67% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at UDayton 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 of Dayton with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

UDayton Physical Sciences Master’s Program

67% Women
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

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Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from UDayton, 67% 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 of Dayton with a master's in physical sciences.

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

UDayton 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 table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Dayton. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Chemistry 7
Geological & Earth Sciences 4
Physics 3

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 OH, the home state for University of Dayton.

Occupation Jobs in OH Average Salary in OH
High School Teachers 52,240 $61,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers 6,160 $135,360
Chemists 4,010 $72,940
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 2,000 $74,750
Engineering Professors 1,530 $113,110

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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