by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Lowell among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #159 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 159 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 38 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This physical sciences field at University of Massachusetts-Lowell breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 51 |
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 6 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $24,588 in student loans. This is below $25,991, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,078 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Massachusetts-Lowell are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 4 |