by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Arkansas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Arkansas as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #324 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 324 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Arkansas | 2 of 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 58 of 109 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at University of Arkansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This physical sciences area of study at University of Arkansas breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arkansas handed out 70 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Arkansas is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Arkansas, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,938 in student loans. This is higher than $24,019, the typical median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $27,758 |
| Fees | $2,208 | $2,208 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Arkansas. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 17 |