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Physical Sciences at Rutgers University - Newark

26 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers Newark ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at Rutgers Newark

Rutgers Newark Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 42
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 52
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 53
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 70
Best Physical Sciences Colleges for Veterans 71
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 72
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 72
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 73
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 75
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 75
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 82
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 93
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 98
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 103
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 104
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 107
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 113
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 114
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 116
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 119
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 122
Highest Paid Physical Sciences Graduates 125
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 131
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 134
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 142
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 147
Best Physical Sciences Schools 164
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 167
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 177
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 181
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 186
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences 191

Popularity of Physical Sciences at Rutgers Newark

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #299 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #169 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Rutgers Newark Physical Sciences Students

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

Rutgers Newark Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 26 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Rutgers Newark, about 38% were men and 62% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 2

Rutgers Newark Physical Sciences Master’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from Rutgers Newark in 2021 were men.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
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
Chemistry 26
Geological & Earth Sciences 8
Physics 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 261
Natural Resources & Conservation 15
Mathematics & Statistics 14
Engineering 1

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