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Physical Sciences in Arizona

Physical Sciences Schools in Arizona

1,178 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Physical Sciences major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 506
Associate Degree 341
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 164
Master’s Degree 145
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.4%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 28,990 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 Arizona

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $89,380 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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221 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,696. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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142 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,533. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

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134 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,395 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,509.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,035.

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101 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,072. 100% of students get financical aid.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,182.

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Phoenix College

Phoenix
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,006. 99% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,634 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,198. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Physical Sciences Careers in AZ

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 17% $127,830
Chemists 17% $65,310
Astronomers 17% $91,620
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $83,850
Chemistry Professors 11% $81,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Engineering 4,416
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,582
Military Technologies & Sciences 1,068
Natural Resources & Conservation 767
Architecture/Urban Planning 618
Mathematics & Statistics 585
Engineering Technologies 502
Agriculture 501

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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