by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 119 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Missouri-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia report a median salary of $67,563 a year. This is above $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $18,377 in student loans. This is lower than $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
Learn more about University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 63% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Missouri-Columbia granted 47 bachelor’s completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the latest year of data — 51% to women and 49% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (98%).
University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 33 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general in the latest year of data — 12% to women and 88% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 1 certificate degree in physical sciences.
University of Missouri-Columbia is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in physical sciences from University of Missouri-Columbia identified as men.
The majority of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 1 certificate degree in physics, general recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
