by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UNC Charlotte compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.
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UNC Charlotte is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences. In particular, it placed #345 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,360 a year. This is lower than $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNC Charlotte, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,549 in student loans. This is higher than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
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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 UNC Charlotte were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
This physical sciences program at UNC Charlotte breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 65 |
| Physics | 49 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 13 |
| Other Physical Science | 7 |