by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Valpo. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Valpo among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #393 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 393 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 8 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 50 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at Valpo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
This physical sciences field at Valpo includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 17 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Valparaiso University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Valpo holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Valpo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,192 a year. This is below $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Valpo, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
Learn more about Valpo tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
