Physical Sciences at University of Central Florida
What traits are you looking for in a physical sciences school? To help you decide if University of Central Florida is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physical sciences program.UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and has a total student population of 71,881.
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.
UCF Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
UCF Physical Sciences Rankings
There were 24 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at UCF
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Central Florida.
UCF Physical Sciences Master’s Program
In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of degree recipients. That is 4% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Central Florida. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 23 |
| Chemistry | 18 |
Related Majors
- Architecture & Related Services
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering Technologies
- 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 FL, the home state for University of Central Florida.
| Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 47,960 | $54,120 |
| Professors | 16,250 | $61,440 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 7,030 | $129,850 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 4,920 | $58,790 |
| Chemists | 2,010 | $67,800 |
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 Breezy Baldwin under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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