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Physical Sciences in Florida

Physical Sciences Schools in Florida

1,579 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

A Physical Sciences major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,053
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 273
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 273
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 273
Master’s Degree 243
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.2%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.7%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Florida

There are 85,050 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 Florida

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $88,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
293 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,275.

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216 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,450. 84% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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214 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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170 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,203. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,625. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,552.

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73 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,636. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $8,852. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,287.

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Physical Sciences Careers in FL

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 20% $124,460
Chemists 18% $62,400
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $93,510
Chemistry Professors 14% $86,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9,666
Engineering 9,040
Engineering Technologies 1,539
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,320
Agriculture 1,234
Mathematics & Statistics 1,161
Architecture/Urban Planning 883
Science Technologies 122

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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