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Physical Sciences Schools in Alaska

60 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Alaska in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 14th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 29
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 5,010 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Alaska

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $85,980, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Alaska that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,456 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
493 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Alaska Pacific. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 49% of the teachers are full time.

Physical Sciences Careers in AK

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $0
Physical Scientists 7% $94,980
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 3% $75,550
High School Teachers 1% $75,780
Chemists 0% $83,700
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 0% $86,850
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $0
Professors 0% $74,600
Engineering Professors 0% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 0% $135,600
Geoscientists 0% $94,390
Hydrologists 0% $88,310
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Natural Sciences Managers -5% $105,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Engineering 178
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 113
Engineering Technologies 82
Natural Resources & Conservation 68
Computer & Information Sciences 60
Science Technologies 31
Mathematics & Statistics 17

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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