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Physical Sciences in Pennsylvania

Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

2,379 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,676
Master’s Degree 312
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 273
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 273
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 273
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 55
Associate Degree 50
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 61.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 82,750 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 Pennsylvania

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $98,870 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

489 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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226 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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222 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

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202 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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Villanova University

Villanova
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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Physical Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000
Chemists 3% $71,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 10,045
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7,854
Mathematics & Statistics 2,808
Engineering Technologies 2,033
Agriculture 1,339
Natural Resources & Conservation 979
Architecture/Urban Planning 883
Military Technologies & Sciences 128

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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