Doctor’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, 11 people earned their doctor's degree in natural sciences. This earns it the #504 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for natural sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in natural sciences. About 81.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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 $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in natural sciences from VCU. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in natural sciences from UCCS.
University of Arizona is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in natural sciences. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in natural sciences from University of Arizona.
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*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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