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Physical Sciences at University of South Florida

Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of South Florida USF compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at University of South Florida USF

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences

University of South Florida USF Physical Sciences Rankings

University of South Florida USF holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #186 out of 414 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Florida	3
Best Value Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	3
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Florida	5
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida	6
Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida	6
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida	6
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Florida	6
College Major Best Value	6
College Major Top Ranked	6
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	7
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region	7
College Major Best Value	7

Popularity of Physical Sciences at University of South Florida USF

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Florida conferred 141 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.

How Much Do Physical Sciences Graduates from University of South Florida USF Make?

Salary of Physical Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida USF earn a median of $59,910 a year. This is above $58,776, the median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.

How Much Student Debt Do Physical Sciences Graduates from University of South Florida USF Have?

Student Debt of Physical Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

To complete a bachelor’s at University of South Florida USF, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,922 in student loans. This is below $21,829, the typical median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from University of South Florida USF Cost?

University of South Florida USF Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$4,559	$15,473
Fees	$1,851	$1,851

Read more about University of South Florida USF tuition and fees.

University of South Florida USF Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.

The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	11
Hispanic or Latino	33
White	65
Non-Resident Aliens	10
Other Races	10

University of South Florida USF Physical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 29% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.

The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF are White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a master’s in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	0

University of South Florida USF Physical Sciences Doctoral Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 38% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.

The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of South Florida USF are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a doctoral in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	16
Non-Resident Aliens	18
Other Races	2

Physical Sciences Student Diversity at University of South Florida USF

Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at University of South Florida.

Physical Sciences Majors at University of South Florida USF

This physical sciences program at University of South Florida USF breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:

Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	110
Geological & Earth Sciences	55
Physics	49

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By Rick DeBow under License More about our data sources and methodologies.