by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Utah State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Utah State University highly for physical sciences, placing at #400 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 400 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 17 of 19 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at Utah State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
This physical sciences area of study at Utah State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 23 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Utah State University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Utah State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 16 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 365 |
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,651 a year. This is above $48,041, the median for all majors at Utah State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,042 | $24,060 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 85% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Utah State University are White. Approximately 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Utah State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 7 |