by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Eastern EKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Eastern EKU as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #362 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 362 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 66 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 2 |
The physical sciences area of study at Eastern EKU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 56 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 |
| Physics | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Eastern EKU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU earn a median of $57,563 a year. This is higher than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $23,584 in student loans. This is lower than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Read more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Eastern EKU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |
