Below are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Florida State. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Florida State highly for physical sciences, coming in at #174 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 174 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida | 5 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Florida State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 58 |
This physical sciences area of study at Florida State breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 48 |
| Physics | 36 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 34 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida State University handed out 78 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Florida State holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 3 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 58 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,071 | $37,130 |
| Fees | $2,623 | $3,575 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Florida State are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida State University awarded 58 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Florida State holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 3 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Florida State were Non-Resident Alien. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Florida State. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 79 |