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Physical Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia

Physical Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #3 of 9
Best Value Missouri #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #13 of 36
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #25 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #119 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #362 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #3 of 9
Best Value Missouri #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #13 of 36
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #25 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #119 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #362 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,394
2 years $37,918
3 years $44,660
4 years $67,563
5 years $78,089

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $67,563, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia stands at $18,377.

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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

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