by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #5 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 5 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 83 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 105 |
| Certificate | 21 |
| Master’s | 84 |
| Doctoral | 61 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
The physical sciences field at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 116 |
| Physics | 109 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Pennsylvania conferred 84 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,688 | $74,688 |
| Fees | $5,904 | $5,904 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Pennsylvania conferred 61 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 3 professional certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business are Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a professional certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 105 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |