by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #107 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 107 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Minnesota | 3 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Doctoral | 64 |
The physical sciences field at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 126 |
| Physics | 77 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 55 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 161 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report a median salary of $58,363 a year. This is below $71,500, the median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,151 in student loans. This is above $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 64 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 64 |
