by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UO. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UO among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #210 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 210 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon | 4 of 6 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
The physical sciences field at UO breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 70 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 32 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UO holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,701 a year. This is higher than $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UO, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $24,490 in student loans. This is higher than $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UO. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 48 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 29 |
