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Physical Sciences in Alabama

Physical Sciences Schools in Alabama

541 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Alabama

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 377
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87
Master’s Degree 77

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a physical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.5%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Alabama

There are 25,390 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Alabama

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $80,840 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,888. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,240. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 79% of students get financical aid.

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72 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,717. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,527.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. 70% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,002. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Alabama State. 97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Tuskegee University

Tuskegee
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. This private school has an average net price of $32,297.

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Physical Sciences Careers in AL

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $133,910
Chemistry Professors 8% $75,010
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $77,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Engineering 3,927
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,662
Engineering Technologies 2,165
Agriculture 702
Mathematics & Statistics 431
Natural Resources & Conservation 365
Architecture/Urban Planning 196

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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