by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at IUB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IUB among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #86 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 86 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 2 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 62 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at IUB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The physical sciences field at IUB includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Physics | 27 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
IUB is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from IUB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,254 a year. This is higher than $74,553, the median for all majors at IUB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IUB, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,344 in student loans. This is higher than $20,463, the typical median for all majors at IUB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,913 | $40,369 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at IUB were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at IUB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |
