by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UD as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #131 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 131 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Delaware | 1 of 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 47 |
The physical sciences area of study at UD includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Materials Sciences | 34 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 24 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Delaware handed out 65 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,828 a year. This is lower than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
To complete a bachelor’s at UD, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,732 in student loans. This is above $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UD were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 47 |
