by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at IUB. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IUB among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #107 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 107 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 2 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 63 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at IUB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The physical sciences field at IUB includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Physics | 27 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Indiana University-Bloomington conferred 29 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
IUB is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 34 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,950 | $58,000 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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Among recent graduates, 66% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at IUB are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington conferred 45 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
IUB ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at IUB are White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
IUB is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from IUB identified as men.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at IUB were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at IUB. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 79 |