by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BYU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University conferred 83 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
BYU is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at BYU earn a median of $72,553 a year. This is above $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. About 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BYU granted 20 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (90%).
BYU conferred 19 bachelor’s completions in physics, general in the most recent reporting year — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (95%).
BYU conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy recently — 24% to women and 76% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
BYU awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in physics, other in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (94%).
BYU conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
BYU awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in acoustics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BYU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 20 |