by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at URI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
This physical sciences area of study at URI covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 52 |
| Physics | 19 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rhode Island conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
URI is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
Read more about URI tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at URI are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at URI. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 9 |