by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNC Charlotte. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNC Charlotte among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #315 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 315 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 of 109 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at UNC Charlotte, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This physical sciences area of study at UNC Charlotte breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 65 |
| Physics | 49 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 13 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 137 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UNC Charlotte is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,360 a year. This is lower than $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNC Charlotte, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,549 in student loans. This is higher than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Approximately 69% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at UNC Charlotte. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 17 |
