by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UNCW stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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UNCW is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #249 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Wilmington awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,030 a year. This is lower than $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNCW, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,968 in student loans. This is lower than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. Approximately 76% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UNCW are White. About 86% 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 Wilmington with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
This physical sciences program at UNCW offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 51 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 51 |
| Physics | 6 |
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