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Physical Sciences in Alabama

Physical Sciences Schools in Alabama

541 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Physical Sciences major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Alabama

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87
Master’s Degree 77

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a physical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.5%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Alabama

There are 25,390 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Alabama

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $80,840 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Alabama that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $20,888. 78% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $18,240. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,755. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,982. 87% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate.

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Physical Sciences Careers in AL

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $133,910
Chemistry Professors 8% $75,010
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $77,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Engineering 914
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 438
Engineering Technologies 418
Agriculture 295
Natural Resources & Conservation 84
Mathematics & Statistics 83
Architecture/Urban Planning 51

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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