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Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri

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

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 21st most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 546
Master’s Degree 116
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 78
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 78
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 78
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Associate Degree 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 36,330 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Missouri

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $89,340 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at WUSTL. An average student at WUSTL will pay a net price of $26,921. 71% of the teachers are full time.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $15,702.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,718. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,683 a year. 73% of the teachers are full time.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,964. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. In their early career, SLU grads earn an average salary of $53,847.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Truman State. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,907 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,925. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,078 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

Physical Sciences Careers in MO

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Materials Scientists 27% $86,610
Environmental Science Professors 22% $85,890
Engineering Professors 22% $98,690
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Physics Postsecondary Professors 19% $74,350
Chemistry Professors 18% $77,820
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $50,310
Chemists 16% $66,830
Geoscientists 14% $70,360
Hydrologists 13% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $46,740
Physicists 8% $105,770
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $133,380
Physical Scientists 7% $93,650
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $80,730
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 0% $96,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Computer & Information Sciences 3,607
Engineering 3,253
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,724
Engineering Technologies 1,194
Agriculture 1,091
Mathematics & Statistics 676
Natural Resources & Conservation 257
Architecture/Urban Planning 181

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