by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Kansas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kansas highly for physical sciences, placing at #279 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 279 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Kansas | 3 of 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 23 of 36 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at University of Kansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
This physical sciences field at University of Kansas covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 18 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kansas conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Kansas is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Kansas, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,577, the typical median for all majors at University of Kansas.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,092 | $29,298 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 61% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kansas 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 Kansas with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Kansas. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 25 |