by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Northwestern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $126,318 a year. This is above $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 56% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Northwestern University.
The physical sciences program at Northwestern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Physics | 49 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 11 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Materials Science | 3 |