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Physical Sciences in Idaho

Physical Sciences Schools in Idaho

239 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 190
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, 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 Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Idaho

9,150 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Idaho

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $78,400 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Boise State. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,791 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
44,481 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,203.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,856 Total Students

A typical student attending Lewis - Clark State College will pay a net price of $11,695. 97% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,109 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at NNU. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,368.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,200 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,810. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,114 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at The College of Idaho. This private school has an average net price of $21,956.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,745. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,737 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,144. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Physical Sciences Careers in ID

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 14% $57,530
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $90,390
Chemists 11% $70,310
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $118,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 891
Engineering 877
Engineering Technologies 422
Agriculture 324
Natural Resources & Conservation 289
Mathematics & Statistics 148
Architecture/Urban Planning 104
Science Technologies 10

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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