Graduate Certificates in Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 256 people earned their graduate certificate in physical sciences. This earns it the #30 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 sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 28,585 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,174 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,581 |
| Associate Degree | 4,829 |
| Basic Certificate | 258 |
| Graduate Certificate | 256 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Physical Sciences 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 sciences students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in physical sciences. About 50.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 130 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 76 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physical sciences students seekinga graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from Columbia. About 53% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from UMass Amherst.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from Missouri State. About 37% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from Syracuse.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from UTSA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from University of Arizona. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Rhode Island. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from URI.
Western Michigan University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from WMU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from UNH.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New Orleans. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from UNO.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from UPenn.
East Carolina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from ECU. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from NYU.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical sciences that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,755 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,564 |
| Engineering Technologies | 1,179 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 711 |
| Architecture/Urban Planning | 527 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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