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Physical Sciences Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 69 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in DE.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Master’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 31.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.9%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Delaware

In this state, there are 5,700 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 Delaware

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $80,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 2 colleges in Delaware that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,178 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

Physical Sciences Careers in DE

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 33% $0
Geoscientists 17% $87,000
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $0
Chemistry Professors 14% $80,890
Professors 11% $68,580
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,030
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $153,100
Chemists 7% $102,470
High School Teachers 6% $64,940
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Computer & Information Sciences 292
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 138
Engineering 136
Mathematics & Statistics 46
Agriculture 18
Natural Resources & Conservation 14

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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