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Physical Sciences in Tennessee

Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 730 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in TN.

A Physical Sciences major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 534
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 99
Master’s Degree 96
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Tennessee

31,630 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 Tennessee

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $82,910 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,400. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,216. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,917. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,886. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 97% of students get financical aid.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,914. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Rhodes College

Memphis
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,604. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Southern Adventist. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,643. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

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Physical Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 18% $119,370
Chemistry Professors 9% $68,940
Chemists 9% $68,080
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 8% $74,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,478
Engineering 2,281
Agriculture 1,090
Engineering Technologies 951
Mathematics & Statistics 636
Natural Resources & Conservation 320
Architecture/Urban Planning 127

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

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