by our College Data Analytics TeamPhysical Sciences is a program of study at SUNY Empire State 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, diversity of students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Empire paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,528 | $1,528 |
Learn more about SUNY Empire 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 SUNY Empire offers online options in its physical sciences associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Empire Online Learning page.
About 75.3% of the students who received their AS in physical sciences in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 43.5%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in physical sciences at SUNY Empire in 2019-2020, 35.8% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 55%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Physical Science | 81 |
*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.
