Master’s Degrees in Natural Sciences
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Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 58 people earned their master's degree in natural sciences. This makes it the 260th most popular master'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 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in natural sciences is $53,257. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,257 and the high is $53,257.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in natural sciences. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in natural sciences. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
The most popular school in the United States for natural sciences students seekinga master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from Colorado State. About 82% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - Springfield tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from Missouri State.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from UTEP. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from ASU - Tempe. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Wyoming comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural sciences. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from UW. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from University at Buffalo. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,285 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,802 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from NSU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from University of Arizona.
The 9th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from OSU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Loma Linda University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in natural sciences from Loma Linda University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Natural Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 58 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural sciences that offer master’s degrees.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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