by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UPRM compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.
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UPRM holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #500 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Puerto Rico.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UPRM earn a median of $49,485 a year. This is below $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UPRM, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $9,500 in student loans. This is above $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
Read more about UPRM tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 45% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM were Hispanic or Latino. About 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UPRM were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
This physical sciences program at UPRM breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Physics | 19 |
| General Physical Sciences | 5 |
| Materials Science | 3 |