Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Utah State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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Utah State University holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #416 out of 532 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Utah State University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,651 a year. This is above $48,041, the median for all majors at Utah State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,042 | $24,060 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 85% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Utah State University are White. Approximately 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Utah State University are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Utah State University are Asian. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Utah State University.
The physical sciences program at Utah State University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 2 |