Master’s Degrees in General Physical Sciences
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Education Levels of Physical Science Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 82 students earned their master's degree in physical science. This makes it the 243rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 4,132 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 293 |
| Master’s Degree | 82 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Physical Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in physical science. About 63.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 52 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Physical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical science. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
University of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 17,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,300 per year.
The physical science program at University of Chicago awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year.
The physical science program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Southern University. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,977 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to physical science majors at GaSou. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Emporia State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical science. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,394 per year.
The physical science program at Emporia State University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,049 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,522 per year.
The physical science program at Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wesleyan University. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,704 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in physical science from Wesleyan U. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in physical science from ESF.
Marshall University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,506 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in physical science from Marshall University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,360 |
| Physics | 1,998 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,878 |
| Materials Sciences | 266 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 238 |
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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