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Physical Sciences at Stanford University

Physical Sciences at Stanford University

If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, consider the program at Stanford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Stanford University is in Stanford, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at Stanford University

Many students take online classes at Stanford University. Among 18,625 students, 350 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Stanford University

Rankings can help you compare Stanford University’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #6 of 88
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #7 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #25 of 532
Best Value California #57 of 88
Best Value Far Western (Region) #69 of 122
Best Value Nationwide #89 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #6 of 88
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #7 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #25 of 532
Best Value California #57 of 88
Best Value Far Western (Region) #69 of 122
Best Value Nationwide #89 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Stanford University

Students who complete Stanford University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $57,418

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at Stanford University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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