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Physical Sciences Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 229 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in NE.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 188
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Nebraska

There are 12,430 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 Nebraska

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $79,740, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,013. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,952 a year.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,076 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,218. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,914. 88% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,616 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at WSC.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,099. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UNK grads earn an average salary of $39,041.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

#8

Hastings College

Hastings
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,340. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Hastings. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,330 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $35,730 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,440. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Doane Crete.

Physical Sciences Careers in NE

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 22% $56,100
Chemists 18% $80,480
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 18% $92,940
Physical Scientists 14% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $87,250
Geoscientists 13% $78,920
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $124,490
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $73,470
Hydrologists 11% $61,510
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,970
Engineering Professors 8% $96,450
Chemistry Professors 6% $72,320
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Professors 6% $45,370
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0
Materials Scientists 0% $0
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Computer & Information Sciences 1,395
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,201
Agriculture 847
Engineering 699
Engineering Technologies 296
Mathematics & Statistics 236
Natural Resources & Conservation 196
Architecture/Urban Planning 138

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

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