General Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 135 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Physical Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% of General Physical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,661 people earned theirGeneral Physical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Physical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2,241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 364 |
| Master’s Degree | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of General Physical Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in General Physical Sciences of $39,802 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,769 |
| 4 years | $39,802 |
| 5 years | $49,400 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Physical Sciences majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in General Physical Sciences. About 56.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 159 |
| Women | 205 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Physical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 51.1% |
| Asian | 40 | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 6.0% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 14 | 3.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Physical Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 209 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Physical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Middlesex College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 169 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Richard Bland College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 151 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Nevada College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Medgar Evers College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
El Camino Community College District is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Staten Island CUNY is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Central College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Beach City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Green River College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular choice for General Physical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pierce College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Physical Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Physical Sciences that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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