by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at UMBC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #200 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 200 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland | 4 of 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 46 of 83 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
This physical sciences field at UMBC includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 11 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UMBC is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UMBC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 11 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UMBC has not been ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are Non-Resident Alien. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMBC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 37 |