by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at NC State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #90 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 90 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 110 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This physical sciences area of study at NC State University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Physics | 52 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 33 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 18 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 16 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 24 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 54% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 57 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 63% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at NC State University are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
NC State University is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at NC State University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 122 |