by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 68 |
This physical sciences area of study at Northwestern University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Physics | 49 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 11 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 10 |
| Materials Sciences | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $126,318 a year. This is above $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 68 |