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Physical Sciences in Indiana

Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana

983 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Indiana in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 19th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 658
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 198
Master’s Degree 104
Associate Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.5%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Indiana

There are 33,310 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Indiana

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $81,740 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

274 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,000. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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154 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at IU Bloomington. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,878.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,974.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,577. 91% of students get financical aid.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Ball State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,419.

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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. This private school has an average net price of $27,690. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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Butler University

Indianapolis
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,241.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Physical Sciences Careers in IN

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Chemists 11% $62,160
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 9% $86,640
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $116,350
Chemistry Professors 8% $78,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Engineering 5,383
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,164
Engineering Technologies 2,230
Mathematics & Statistics 1,363
Agriculture 932
Natural Resources & Conservation 447
Architecture/Urban Planning 258
Military Technologies & Sciences 26

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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