by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Lowell among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #170 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 170 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 21 of 38 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This physical sciences field at University of Massachusetts-Lowell breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 51 |
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 6 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell handed out 27 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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-Lowell with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell handed out 30 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 77% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Lowell handed out 4 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are White. Roughly 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-Lowell with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 43 |