by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how BGSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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BGSU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #433 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Ohio.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BGSU earn a median of $55,512 a year. This is higher than $53,424, the median for all majors at BGSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BGSU, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,567, the typical median for all majors at BGSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $19,393 |
| Fees | $2,507 | $2,507 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BGSU are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at BGSU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at BGSU were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
The physical sciences program at BGSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 74 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 33 |
| Physics | 15 |