Physical Sciences at Marshall University
If you are interested in studying physical sciences, you may want to check out the program at Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia and has a total student population of 11,958.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Marshall University Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Marshall University Physical Sciences Rankings
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Marshall University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Marshall University.
Marshall University Physical Sciences Master’s Program
In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Marshall University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WV, the home state for Marshall University.
| Occupation | Jobs in WV | Average Salary in WV |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 3,790 | $47,050 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 560 | $56,380 |
| Chemists | 510 | $66,040 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 500 | $139,030 |
| Geoscientists | 160 | $77,530 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Beyond My Ken under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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