by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ASU Tempe. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ASU Tempe as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #230 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 230 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Arizona | 2 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at ASU Tempe, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 169 |
| Certificate | 15 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 39 |
The physical sciences area of study at ASU Tempe covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 111 |
| Physics | 50 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 49 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 8 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Arizona State University Campus Immersion conferred 169 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
ASU Tempe ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ASU Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,421 a year. This is lower than $72,410, the median for all majors at ASU Tempe.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ASU Tempe, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $22,945 in student loans. This is above $22,239, the typical median for all majors at ASU Tempe.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,710 | $32,394 |
| Fees | $745 | $745 |
Find out more about ASU Tempe tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ASU Tempe are White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University Campus Immersion with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Arizona State University Campus Immersion awarded 15 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
ASU Tempe is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at ASU Tempe are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University Campus Immersion with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ASU Tempe. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 39 |
