by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Memphis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Memphis as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #327 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 327 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 4 of 11 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 60 of 109 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
This physical sciences field at University of Memphis covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 27 |
| Physics | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Memphis awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Memphis holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,057 a year. This is lower than $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is below $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Memphis were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Memphis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 13 |
