Physical Sciences at University of Maryland-College Park
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of Maryland-College Park. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maryland-College Park sits in College Park, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland-College Park
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-College Park. Among 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-College Park’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 83 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #218 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 83 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #218 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park
Graduates of University of Maryland-College Park’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,120 |
| 2 years | $57,901 |
| 3 years | $74,046 |
| 4 years | $93,474 |
| 5 years | $101,214 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $93,474, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Maryland-College Park is $20,716.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Maryland-College Park work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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 |
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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