by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at IU Indianapolis. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IU Indianapolis among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #300 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 300 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 5 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at IU Indianapolis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The physical sciences field at IU Indianapolis breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 46 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 |
| Physics | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
IU Indianapolis ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at IU Indianapolis earn a median of $52,352 a year. This is lower than $67,436, the median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
To complete a bachelor’s at IU Indianapolis, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $21,902 in student loans. This is below $23,394, the typical median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,883 | $33,647 |
| Fees | $1,244 | $1,244 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at IU Indianapolis were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at IU Indianapolis. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 5 |
