by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UTC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTC among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #446 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 446 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 7 of 11 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 88 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at UTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
This physical sciences field at UTC breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UTC ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UTC, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,999 in student loans. This is higher than $23,324, the typical median for all majors at UTC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,992 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,990 | $1,990 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UTC are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.