Physical Sciences at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.
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Studying Online at University of Kansas
Many students take online classes at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #226 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #226 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Kansas
Those who finish University of Kansas’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 | $50,763 |
| 2 years | $41,193 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Kansas comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences majors, 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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