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Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

905 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 663
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 110
Master’s Degree 100
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 32
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 32

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Wisconsin

32,040 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 Wisconsin

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $78,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

382 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,234. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,650 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UW - Eau Claire. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,381 after graduation.

#6

Beloit College

Beloit
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Graduates earn an average $37,518 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Whitewater. A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,417.

#9

Carthage College

Kenosha
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Carthage. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#9

Northland College

Ashland
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
570 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

Physical Sciences Careers in WI

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Chemists 22% $69,810
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Environmental Science Professors 17% $69,090
Physicists 16% $154,070
Forensic Science Technicians 13% $53,300
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $56,990
Physical Scientists 13% $75,640
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $118,480
Engineering Professors 10% $95,260
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 10% $95,980
Geoscientists 10% $73,140
Chemistry Professors 6% $68,960
Hydrologists 6% $61,460
Professors 5% $78,880
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 5% $85,610
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $75,920
High School Teachers 3% $56,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,449
Engineering 3,396
Computer & Information Sciences 3,101
Agriculture 1,081
Engineering Technologies 1,081
Mathematics & Statistics 982
Natural Resources & Conservation 936
Architecture/Urban Planning 183

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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