Physical Sciences Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,348 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.7% of Physical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 46,659 degrees were awarded toPhysical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,944 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27,177 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,014 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,497 |
Earnings of Physical Sciences Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences of $59,238 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,708 |
| 4 years | $59,238 |
| 5 years | $69,027 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Physical Sciences students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 59.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 3.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.7% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,557 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physical Sciences students seeking a undergraduate certificate is University of California-Berkeley. This school awarded 581 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 505 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 499 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 467 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 460 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 443 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 389 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 369 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 361 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 360 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 354 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 345 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Physical Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 338 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 331 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 325 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences. This school awarded 310 undergraduate certificates in Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Physical Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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