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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from NAU. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Northern Arizona University.
The physical sciences program at NAU awarded 126 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 16 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from NAU, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Other Physical Science | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 522 |
| Engineering | 299 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 255 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 73 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 72 |
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