We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at UO. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UO among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #234 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 234 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon | 5 of 6 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
The physical sciences field at UO breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 70 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Oregon handed out 48 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,864 | $57,762 |
| Fees | $2,653 | $2,653 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UO are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Oregon conferred 29 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 62% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UO. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 58 |