by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNCW. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNCW among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #259 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 259 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 of 109 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 37 |
This physical sciences area of study at UNCW breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 51 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 51 |
| Physics | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UNCW holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,030 a year. This is lower than $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNCW, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,968 in student loans. This is lower than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. Approximately 76% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at UNCW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 37 |
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