by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette highly for physical sciences, placing at #138 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 138 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 3 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 183 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 108 |
This physical sciences field at Purdue-West Lafayette includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 169 |
| Physics | 93 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 67 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 47 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 66 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue 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 | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 108 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are Non-Resident Alien. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 183 |