by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at UD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UD as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #139 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 139 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Delaware | 1 of 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 30 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 47 |
The physical sciences area of study at UD includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Materials Sciences | 34 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 24 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware awarded 34 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 71% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UD 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 Delaware with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Delaware handed out 47 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 66% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UD were 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 University of Delaware with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UD. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 65 |