Graduate Certificates in General Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Physical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10 people earned their graduate certificate in physical science. This earns it the #299 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2,318 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 356 |
| Master’s Degree | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Physical Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physical science students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in physical science. About 70.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Physical Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 2 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in physical science. Learn more about the most popular 2 below:
North Carolina State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in physical science from NC State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 97 |
| Physics | 56 |
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Materials Sciences | 18 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 13 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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