by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NC State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 122 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NC State University report a median salary of $51,876 a year. This is below $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,959 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
Learn more about NC State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 54% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
NC State University awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, general recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
NC State University granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general in the latest year of data — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
NC State University granted 18 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general recently — 28% to women and 72% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
NC State University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
NC State University awarded 15 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (87%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NC State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
