by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of South Carolina-Columbia as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #211 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 211 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 4 of 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
This physical sciences area of study at University of South Carolina-Columbia covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 18 |
| Physics | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 18 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,322 | $38,100 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 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 South Carolina-Columbia were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 29 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 46 |