Below are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at BGSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BGSU as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #441 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 441 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Ohio | 13 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 58 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at BGSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The physical sciences field at BGSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 74 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 33 |
| Physics | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus awarded 42 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
BGSU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 138 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at BGSU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus awarded 10 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
BGSU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at BGSU were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus handed out 4 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
BGSU is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at BGSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at BGSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 66 |