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Physical Sciences in Kentucky

Physical Sciences Schools in Kentucky

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

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 293
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47
Master’s Degree 46
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a physical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Kentucky

18,070 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 Kentucky

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $73,230 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

A typical student attending UofL will pay a net price of $18,277. 52% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,329.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,087.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $11,072.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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#8

Centre College

Danville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

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Berea College

Berea
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $2,601. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Physical Sciences Careers in KY

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 9% $62,090
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650
Chemists 2% $67,550
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,553
Engineering 1,343
Agriculture 898
Engineering Technologies 843
Mathematics & Statistics 367
Natural Resources & Conservation 149
Architecture/Urban Planning 108
Science Technologies 43

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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