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Physical Sciences in Connecticut

Physical Sciences Schools in Connecticut

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

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 356
Master’s Degree 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 110
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Connecticut

There are 23,390 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 Connecticut

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $85,250 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

#1

Yale University

New Haven
185 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

A typical student attending UCONN will pay a net price of $23,512. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

49% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $28,340. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan U.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 92% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,291.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,056 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,707. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Sacred Heart. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $44,554.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,092. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Physical Sciences Careers in CT

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $140,460
Chemists 8% $85,510
Chemistry Professors 6% $75,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,255
Engineering 2,153
Mathematics & Statistics 991
Natural Resources & Conservation 388
Engineering Technologies 316
Agriculture 248
Architecture/Urban Planning 126
Science Technologies 14

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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