by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Yale University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Yale University highly for physical sciences, ranked #75 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 75 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 3 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 15 of 38 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 98 |
| Doctoral | 44 |
The physical sciences field at Yale University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 96 |
| Chemistry | 73 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 31 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 16 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Yale University awarded 98 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,044 | $74,044 |
| Fees | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Yale University are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University handed out 44 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Yale University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Yale University are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Yale University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 76 |