by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #89 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 89 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 157 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 66 |
This physical sciences field at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 151 |
| Physics | 53 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 37 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 157 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $59,852 a year. This is below $72,614, the median for all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $16,725 in student loans. This is above $15,140, the typical median for all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $39,228 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Graduate study is also available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 66 |
