by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Harvard University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University highly for physical sciences, coming in at #11 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 11 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 38 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 71 |
The physical sciences area of study at Harvard University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 113 |
| Chemistry | 109 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 45 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University handed out 62 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 55% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Harvard University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 71 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 69% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Harvard University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 134 |