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Physical Sciences in Maryland

Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland

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

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 522
Master’s Degree 254
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 142
Associate Degree 7

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: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • 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
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UMCP will pay a net price of $16,590. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP.

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244 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,820. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. 55% of the teachers are full time.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Annapolis.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,212. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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Washington College

Chestertown
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,606.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,581. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

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#9

Goucher College

Baltimore
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

An average student at Goucher will pay a net price of $27,204. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Goucher. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Stevenson University

Owings Mills
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Stevenson. This private school has an average net price of $25,963. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

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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
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,830
Astronomers 5% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $143,090
Chemists 2% $116,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Engineering 4,465
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,546
Mathematics & Statistics 1,009
Natural Resources & Conservation 471
Engineering Technologies 325
Agriculture 280
Architecture/Urban Planning 194
Science Technologies 157

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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