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Physical Sciences Schools in Delaware

155 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Delaware in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Master’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 45.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Delaware

In this state, there are 5,700 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 Delaware

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $80,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 2 colleges in Delaware that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 98% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,178 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Physical Sciences Careers in DE

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 33% $0
Geoscientists 17% $87,000
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $0
Chemistry Professors 14% $80,890
Professors 11% $68,580
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,030
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $153,100
Chemists 7% $102,470
High School Teachers 6% $64,940
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Computer & Information Sciences 808
Engineering 580
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 549
Agriculture 260
Natural Resources & Conservation 130
Mathematics & Statistics 96
Engineering Technologies 71
Communications Technology/Support 24

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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