by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Florida compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.
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University of Florida ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #147 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Florida handed out 255 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Florida report a median salary of $75,417 a year. This is above $73,816, the median for all majors at University of Florida.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Florida, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,777 in student loans. This is higher than $17,669, the typical median for all majors at University of Florida.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Florida were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Florida are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Florida are 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 University of Florida with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at University of Florida.
This physical sciences program at University of Florida includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 218 |
| Physics | 87 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |