by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #87 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 87 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 157 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 66 |
This physical sciences field at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 151 |
| Physics | 53 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 37 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conferred 23 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,331 | $48,121 |
| Fees | $3,347 | $3,347 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 66 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 62% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 157 |