Doctor’s Degrees in Natural Sciences
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Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 8 doctor's degrees were awarded to natural sciences majors. This makes it the 229th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 58 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in natural sciences. About 62.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in natural sciences. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
Virginia Commonwealth University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in natural sciences from VCU.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in natural sciences. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,338 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,854 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in natural sciences from UCCS.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The natural sciences program at University of Arizona awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 213 |
| Nutrition Science | 182 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 72 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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