by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
WSU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $33,954 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,590 in student loans. This is lower than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WSU conferred 24 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, other in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
WSU granted 19 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
WSU awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in physics, general in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
WSU conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
WSU conferred 7 bachelor’s completions in physical sciences, other in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
WSU granted 3 bachelor’s completions in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
