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Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland

932 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 613
Master’s Degree 217
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 97
Associate Degree 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Maryland

There are 40,710 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 Maryland

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $110,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,719 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,048.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,390 after earning their degree at this institution. 82% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Annapolis. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending UMBC will pay a net price of $19,460.

#6

Salisbury University

Salisbury
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,402. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#7

Washington College

Chestertown
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

In their early career, Washington College grads earn an average salary of $45,859. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,088. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Goucher College

Baltimore
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

#10

Stevenson University

Stevenson
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,906. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Physical Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $133,800
Environmental Science Professors 11% $77,710
Professors 8% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $100,430
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Forensic Science Technicians 7% $62,500
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,830
Astronomers 5% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $143,090
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 4% $113,140
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $71,820
Physical Scientists 3% $127,850
Physicists 3% $125,660
Chemists 2% $116,360
Geoscientists 2% $86,970
Materials Scientists 0% $105,640
Hydrologists 0% $100,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Computer & Information Sciences 10,192
Engineering 4,465
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,546
Mathematics & Statistics 1,009
Natural Resources & Conservation 471
Engineering Technologies 325
Communications Technology/Support 291
Agriculture 280

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