by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Arizona. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 108 |
| Doctoral | 94 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arizona handed out 161 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Arizona earn a median of $93,585 a year. This is higher than $66,225, the median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Arizona, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $24,075 in student loans. This is above $21,798, the typical median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,299 | $38,165 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 12 |
The University of Arizona awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (52%).
The University of Arizona awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
The University of Arizona granted 24 bachelor’s completions in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
The University of Arizona awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
The University of Arizona granted 19 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
The University of Arizona granted 11 bachelor’s completions in materials science in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
The University of Arizona granted 9 bachelor’s completions in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
Graduate study is also available at The University of Arizona. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 108 |
| Doctoral | 94 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
