Master’s Degrees in Natural Sciences
Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 67 people earned their master's degree in natural sciences. This makes it the 260th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 898 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 628 |
| Associate Degree | 607 |
| Master’s Degree | 67 |
| Basic Certificate | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in natural sciences. About 56.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 44 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in natural sciences. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
The most popular school in the United States for natural sciences students seekinga master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from Colorado State. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - Springfield tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from Missouri State. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from ASU - Tempe. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Wyoming comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural sciences. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from UW. Of these students, 64% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from University at Buffalo. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural sciences. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,623 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,018 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from NSU. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from OSU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,609 | |
| 2,326 | |
| Sustainability Science | 1,914 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,860 |
| Nutrition Science | 1,636 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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