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Graduate Physical Sciences Programs at University of Connecticut

Here is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at University of Connecticut. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Rankings
• Available Degrees
• Majors in This Field
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

University of Connecticut Graduate Physical Sciences Rankings

College Factual rates University of Connecticut among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #158 out of 537 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Physical Sciences Schools	158 of 537
Best Physical Sciences Schools in Connecticut	4 of 9
Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region	20 of 38

Graduate Physical Sciences Degrees at University of Connecticut

The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at University of Connecticut, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	61
Master’s	27
Doctoral	50

Graduate Physical Sciences Majors at University of Connecticut

This physical sciences area of study at University of Connecticut breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	71
Physics	39
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences	28

University of Connecticut Physical Sciences Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Connecticut conferred 27 master’s degrees in physical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

University of Connecticut is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut	3
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	10
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools	82

University of Connecticut Graduate Tuition and Fees

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$30,354	$61,396
Fees	$1,154	$1,154

Learn more about University of Connecticut tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.

The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master’s in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	18
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	0

University of Connecticut Physical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Connecticut conferred 50 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Connecticut is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut	1
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	5
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools	39

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 54% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.

The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are Non-Resident Alien. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a doctoral in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	16
Non-Resident Aliens	26
Other Races	1

Undergraduate Study in Physical Sciences at University of Connecticut

Undergraduate study is also available at University of Connecticut. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences	61

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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