by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at University of Chicago. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 21 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Chicago among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #14 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 14 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 2 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 75 |
| Doctoral | 89 |
This physical sciences area of study at University of Chicago includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 174 |
| Physics | 120 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 34 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Chicago awarded 75 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Chicago is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,539 | $79,539 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago handed out 89 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Chicago. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 181 |