by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Stanford University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Stanford University highly for physical sciences, placing at #1 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 1 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 1 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 65 |
| Doctoral | 97 |
The physical sciences field at Stanford University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 105 |
| Physics | 91 |
| Chemistry | 54 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University awarded 65 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Stanford University were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University awarded 97 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Stanford University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 88 |