by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Florida. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Florida as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #192 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 192 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida | 7 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 109 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at University of Florida, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 255 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 72 |
The physical sciences area of study at University of Florida breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 218 |
| Physics | 87 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 35 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Florida conferred 255 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Florida is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Florida report a median salary of $75,417 a year. This is above $73,816, the median for all majors at University of Florida.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Florida, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,777 in student loans. This is higher than $17,669, the typical median for all majors at University of Florida.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Florida were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Florida handed out 2 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
University of Florida has not been ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in physical sciences from University of Florida were men.
The majority of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Florida were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Florida. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 72 |
