by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU highly for physical sciences, coming in at #248 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 248 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Arizona | 3 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
This physical sciences field at NAU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 58 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 25 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 13 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 10 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 90 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU earn a median of $51,893 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,750 in student loans. This is lower than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at NAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 4 |
