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Physical Sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Physical Sciences Rankings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #85 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota	2
Best Value Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota	2
Best Value Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota	2
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Minnesota	2
College Major Best Value	2
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota	4
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota	4
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota	4
Best Physical Sciences Schools in Minnesota	4
College Major Top Ranked	4
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region	10
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region	10

Popularity of Physical Sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 161 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.

How Much Do Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Make?

Salary of Physical Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report a median salary of $58,363 a year. This is below $71,500, the median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

How Much Student Debt Do Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Have?

Student Debt of Physical Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,151 in student loans. This is above $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Cost?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$13,532	$36,296
Fees	$2,066	$2,066

Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 58% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.

The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	10
White	108
Non-Resident Aliens	10
Other Races	9

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Physical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	37
Non-Resident Aliens	18
Other Races	2

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Physical Sciences Doctoral Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 69% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a doctoral in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	36
Non-Resident Aliens	23
Other Races	0

Physical Sciences Student Diversity at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Physical Sciences Majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

The physical sciences program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities includes the following concentrations:

Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	126
Physics	77
Geological & Earth Sciences	55
Astronomy & Astrophysics	31

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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