by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNO. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNO among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #526 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 526 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 9 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 109 of 109 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at UNO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
This physical sciences field at UNO covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 27 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 15 |
| Physics | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Orleans awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UNO ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNO report a median salary of $42,111 a year. This is below $50,941, the median for all majors at UNO.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,090 | $10,926 |
| Fees | $3,082 | $3,082 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNO are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNO. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 4 |