by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BYU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
The physical sciences area of study at BYU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 49 |
| Chemistry | 41 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 18 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University conferred 83 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
BYU is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at BYU earn a median of $72,553 a year. This is above $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. About 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young 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 | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BYU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 20 |