Natural Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Natural Sciences is offered at 108 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Natural Sciences. This degree is more popular with male students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.4% of Natural Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,648 students earned theirNatural Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 769 |
| Associate’s Degree | 889 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 844 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 14 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Natural Sciences of $46,884 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,047 |
| 4 years | $46,884 |
| 5 years | $60,319 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 57.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 14.3% |
| International Students | 3 | 21.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 157 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Natural Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
San Jacinto Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 504 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 163 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kapiolani Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Leeward Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 49 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Xavier University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Phoenix College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bossier Parish Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 2,648 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Natural Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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