by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at URI. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 15 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks URI highly for physical sciences, placing at #100 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 100 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 17 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
This physical sciences area of study at URI covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 52 |
| Physics | 19 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rhode Island conferred 23 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
URI ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 52 |
Among recent graduates, 39% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at URI were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island awarded 20 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
URI holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at URI 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 Rhode Island with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 9 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
URI is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at URI were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at URI. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 35 |