Physical Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 10 students earned their Physical Science degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Physical Science is the 277th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	10

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a physical science major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science majors in North Carolina is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 10.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 60.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 30.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Physical Science Grads in North Carolina

28,200 people in the state and 1,111,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical science.

Wages for Physical Science Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, physical science grads earn an average of $47,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

Most Popular Physical Science Programs in NC

Physical Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers physical science majors go into include:

Job Title	NC Job Growth	NC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers	20%	$140,600
High School Teachers	8%	$46,760

Related Majors in North Carolina

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NC
Chemistry	882
Physics	356
Geological & Earth Sciences	263
Other Physical Science	47
Atmospheric Sciences	37
Materials Sciences	9

View all majors related to Physical Science

View Nationwide Physical Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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