by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Carleton College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Carleton College highly for physical sciences, placing at #73 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 73 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Minnesota | 2 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at Carleton College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
This physical sciences field at Carleton College breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 27 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Carleton College awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Carleton College ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Carleton College, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $17,000 in student loans. This is below $17,361, the typical median for all majors at Carleton College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,850 | $68,457 |
| Fees | $435 | $435 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 Carleton College are White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |