by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UMass Amherst stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
Jump to any of the following sections:
UMass Amherst is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #207 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 107 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $54,967 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The physical sciences program at UMass Amherst breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 71 |
| Chemistry | 59 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 19 |
| Materials Science | 1 |