Doctor’s Degrees in Other Physical Science
Education Levels of Other Physical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34 people earned their doctor's degree in other physical science. This earns it the #160 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other physical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 192 |
| Master’s Degree | 153 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
| Associate Degree | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Other Physical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for other physical science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in other physical science. About 64.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other physical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Other Physical Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in other physical science. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for other physical science students seekinga doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in other physical science from UNC Greensboro. About 27% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other physical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in other physical science from UNC Charlotte.
North Carolina State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other physical science. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in other physical science from NC State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for other physical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama in Huntsville. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in other physical science from UAH. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for other physical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina A & T State University. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in other physical science from NC A&T. About 30% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other physical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in other physical science from Columbia.
The 7th most popular school in the country for other physical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in other physical science from UCSD.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other physical science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 766 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 259 |
| Materials Sciences | 209 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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