by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at The University of Arizona. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Arizona as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #155 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 155 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Arizona | 1 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 54 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 108 |
| Doctoral | 94 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
The physical sciences field at The University of Arizona includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 166 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 90 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 47 |
| Chemistry | 43 |
| Materials Sciences | 22 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arizona awarded 108 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 62 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,235 | $29,870 |
| Fees | $118 | $118 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arizona awarded 94 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arizona conferred 10 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
The University of Arizona holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 90% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at The University of Arizona. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 161 |