by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 22 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Pennsylvania State University - University Park among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #7 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 7 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 83 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 323 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 80 |
The physical sciences area of study at Pennsylvania State University - University Park breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 114 |
| Chemistry | 96 |
| Physics | 94 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 58 |
| Materials Sciences | 57 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 48 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 51 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 80 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 66% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 323 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 12 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 1 |