by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at UMass Amherst. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 8 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #191 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 191 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 14 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 38 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This physical sciences field at UMass Amherst breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 71 |
| Chemistry | 59 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 31 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 19 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 33 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 40 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in physical sciences.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from UMass Amherst were men.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMass Amherst. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 107 |