by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Carnegie Mellon; CMU highly for physical sciences, coming in at #86 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 86 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 8 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 of 83 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 46 |
This physical sciences area of study at Carnegie Mellon; CMU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Materials Sciences | 90 |
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Carnegie Mellon University conferred 50 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Carnegie Mellon; CMU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Carnegie Mellon University conferred 46 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Carnegie Mellon; CMU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 59% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 89 |