by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #106 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 106 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Minnesota | 3 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Doctoral | 64 |
The physical sciences field at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 126 |
| Physics | 77 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 55 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 64 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,528 | $58,344 |
| Fees | $2,384 | $2,384 |
Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 64 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 161 |