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Physical Sciences Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 895 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in MN.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 20th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 714
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Associate Degree 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Minnesota

33,240 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 Minnesota

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $93,780 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,092 after earning their degree at this institution. 80% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

A typical student attending UMN Duluth will pay a net price of $18,505. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid.

#3

Carleton College

Northfield
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Carleton.

#4

St Olaf College

Northfield
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,052.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,406 after graduation. 65% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. 99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Macalester College

Saint Paul
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Macalester. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

In their early career, UST MN grads earn an average salary of $56,089. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,634. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $45,279 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,159. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Physical Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $60,500
Physicists 15% $128,110
Environmental Science Professors 14% $89,100
Geoscientists 14% $77,980
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Chemists 8% $83,090
Hydrologists 8% $75,780
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $137,720
Materials Scientists 5% $91,930
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $88,120
Chemistry Professors 3% $75,390
Professors 2% $59,370
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer & Information Sciences 3,852
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,106
Engineering 2,350
Mathematics & Statistics 931
Engineering Technologies 872
Agriculture 657
Natural Resources & Conservation 626
Architecture/Urban Planning 263

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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