by our College Data Analytics TeamPhysical Sciences is a program of study at Rio Salado College. The school offers an associate degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in physical sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rio Salado College was $326 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $85 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,472 | $1,472 |
Learn more about Rio Salado College tuition and fees.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Rio Salado College offers online options in its physical sciences associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rio Salado College Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in physical sciences in 2019-2020, 55.6% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 43.5%.
Around 31.5% of physical sciences associate degree recipients at Rio Salado College in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 55%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 54 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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