by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Missouri State University-Springfield. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Missouri State University-Springfield as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #427 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 427 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri | 9 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 35 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
This physical sciences area of study at Missouri State University-Springfield covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 49 |
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Missouri State University-Springfield holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,244 a year. This is lower than $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,875 in student loans. This is higher than $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 16 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Missouri State University-Springfield has not been ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 31% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 11 |
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