by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at The U. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The U as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #176 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 176 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Utah | 3 of 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 7 of 19 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The physical sciences field at The U breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 67 |
| Physics | 61 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 45 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah awarded 51 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 84 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,587 | $43,900 |
| Fees | $1,202 | $1,202 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at The U were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah awarded 32 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
The U 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.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at The U are White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
The U is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 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 The U were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at The U. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 111 |