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Physical Sciences Schools in Arizona

255 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 14th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 115
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 52.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.2%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 28,990 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Arizona

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $89,380 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Arizona that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,358. 78% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,621 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,107. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,308. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

Physical Sciences Careers in AZ

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Physicists 33% $115,280
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
Forensic Science Technicians 18% $56,480
Engineering Professors 18% $100,720
Architectural and Engineering Managers 17% $127,830
Astronomers 17% $91,620
Chemists 17% $65,310
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $63,810
Hydrologists 14% $69,900
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $83,850
Physical Scientists 13% $87,240
Professors 12% $62,170
Geoscientists 12% $75,820
Materials Scientists 11% $87,510
Chemistry Professors 11% $81,190
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $98,010
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 0% $95,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Computer & Information Sciences 1,583
Engineering 1,548
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 454
Mathematics & Statistics 200
Natural Resources & Conservation 182
Architecture/Urban Planning 176
Engineering Technologies 136
Agriculture 127

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View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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