by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwest. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwest as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #336 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 336 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri | 7 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 31 of 36 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
The physical sciences area of study at Northwest covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 8 |
| Physics | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Missouri State University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Northwest is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwest, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,884 in student loans. This is higher than $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
Learn more about Northwest tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University conferred 1 undergraduate certificate degree in physical sciences.
Northwest has not been ranked for physical sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in physical sciences from Northwest were women.
The largest share of physical sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Northwest 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 Northwest Missouri State University with a undergraduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |