by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at University of Florida. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Florida as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #151 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 151 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida | 3 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 of 110 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at University of Florida, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 255 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 72 |
The physical sciences area of study at University of Florida breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 218 |
| Physics | 87 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 35 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Florida awarded 40 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Florida is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 61 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,139 | $34,602 |
| Fees | $2,665 | $3,438 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 70% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Florida are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Florida conferred 72 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of Florida is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Florida are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Florida. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 255 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |