by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tennessee Tech University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Tennessee Tech University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #437 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 437 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 6 of 11 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 86 of 109 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at Tennessee Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This physical sciences field at Tennessee Tech University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 8 |
| Physics | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Tennessee Technological University conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Tennessee Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Tennessee Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,419 a year. This is lower than $56,495, the median for all majors at Tennessee Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Tennessee Tech University, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $20,104 in student loans. This is higher than $17,580, the typical median for all majors at Tennessee Tech University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $14,190 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Tennessee Tech University were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Tennessee Tech University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 4 |
