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Physical Sciences in Utah

Physical Sciences Schools in Utah

500 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 318
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 94
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 94
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 94
Master’s Degree 62
Associate Degree 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 16,900 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 Utah

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $91,390 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
235 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

An average student at BYU will pay a net price of $13,565. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 5.15 years.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,011. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,514. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This public school has an average net price of $11,645. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Utah University.

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#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. This public school has an average net price of $5,929. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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#9

Snow College

Ephraim
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,668.

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#10

Dixie State University

Saint George
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Physical Sciences Careers in UT

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 40% $94,450
Chemistry Professors 39% $78,580
Chemists 36% $65,750
Architectural and Engineering Managers 27% $125,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Engineering 2,169
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,936
Mathematics & Statistics 683
Agriculture 424
Engineering Technologies 409
Natural Resources & Conservation 261
Architecture/Urban Planning 114
Science Technologies 60

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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