by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Oregon State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 15 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Oregon State University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #212 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 212 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon | 4 of 6 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at Oregon State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
The physical sciences field at Oregon State University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 60 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Oregon State University handed out 43 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Oregon State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 92 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University awarded 33 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Oregon State University holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #13 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 52% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Oregon State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 104 |