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Physical Sciences at University of Idaho

If you plan to study physical sciences, take a look at what University of Idaho has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

U of I is located in Moscow, Idaho and approximately 10,791 students attend the school each year. Of the 1,738 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Idaho in 2021, 37 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.

U of I Physical Sciences Degrees Available

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

U of I Physical Sciences Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at U of I 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 U of I 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
52
Best Value Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 64
77
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 118

In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from U of I. This makes it the #194 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #151 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Physical Sciences Student Demographics at U of I

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

U of I Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

30% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.

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About 76% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at U of I 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 Idaho 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 5
White 28
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

U of I Physical Sciences Master’s Program

50% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from U of I. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.

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Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from U of I, 60% 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 Idaho 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 1
White 6
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

U of I also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 9 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Physical Sciences

The following physical sciences concentations are available at University of Idaho. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Idaho. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Chemistry 24
Geological & Earth Sciences 18
Physics 14

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 ID, the home state for University of Idaho.

Occupation Jobs in ID Average Salary in ID
High School Teachers 5,210 $51,170
Architectural and Engineering Managers 1,380 $117,930
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 520 $60,470
Natural Sciences Managers 360 $93,940
Physical Scientists 290 $64,900

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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