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Physical Sciences in Massachusetts

Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

1,853 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,163
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 389
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 389
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 389
Master’s Degree 261
Associate Degree 36
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.9%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

49,910 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 Massachusetts

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $97,240 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
230 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,500. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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208 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 79% of students get financical aid.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

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113 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,779. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,521. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $18,281.

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#7

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $39,090. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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#8

Tufts University

Medford
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. An average student at Tufts will pay a net price of $35,123. 46% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Williams College

Williamstown
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,775. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Physical Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 16% $115,380
Chemistry Professors 15% $93,350
Chemists 9% $87,240
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $149,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Engineering 9,717
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 6,747
Mathematics & Statistics 2,720
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,116
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,036
Engineering Technologies 805
Agriculture 455
Military Technologies & Sciences 246

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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