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Physical Sciences at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

108 Bachelor's Degrees
16 Master's Degrees
29 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with physical sciences programs.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers New Brunswick Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 23
Best Physical Sciences Colleges for Veterans 26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 28
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 34
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 37
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 47
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 52
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 55
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 57
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 57
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 58
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 60
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 63
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 64
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 65
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 67
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 67
Best Physical Sciences Schools 69
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 70
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 78
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 81
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 83
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 86
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 90
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 91
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 91
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 98
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 104
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 107
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 112
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 113
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 131
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 135
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 138
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 140
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 153
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences 157
Highest Paid Physical Sciences Graduates 167

Popularity of Physical Sciences at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #74 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Rutgers New Brunswick Physical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Rutgers New Brunswick Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 27
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 47
Non-Resident Aliens 15
Other Races 5

Rutgers New Brunswick Physical Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 0

Physical Sciences Majors

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
Physics 61
Chemistry 57
Geological & Earth Sciences 17
Astronomy & Astrophysics 13
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 5

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 1,191
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,136
Mathematics & Statistics 334
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 173
Natural Resources & Conservation 85

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