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Physical Sciences in Arkansas

Physical Sciences Schools in Arkansas

307 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 Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 235
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Master’s Degree 22
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Arkansas

There are 14,910 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 Arkansas

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $70,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 11 colleges in Arkansas that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#5

Hendrix College

Conway
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,857. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $10,737.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,607.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

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Physical Sciences Careers in AR

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $61,340
Chemists 10% $68,500
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $115,560
Chemistry Professors 5% $67,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering 1,082
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,033
Engineering Technologies 815
Agriculture 636
Mathematics & Statistics 179
Natural Resources & Conservation 161
Architecture/Urban Planning 49
Science Technologies 7

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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