by our College Data Analytics TeamPhysical Science is a concentration offered under the general physical sciences major at Rio Salado College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in physical sciences, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, 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.
About 55.6% of the students who received their AS in physical sciences in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 45.6%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in physical sciences at Rio Salado College in 2019-2020, 31.5% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 53%.
| 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 |
*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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
