Physical Science Schools in North Carolina

10 Physical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Science is the 194th most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	10

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a physical science major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science majors in North Carolina is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 10.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 60.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 30.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Physical Science Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 28,200 people employed in jobs related to a physical science degree, compared to 1,111,830 nationwide.

Wages for Physical Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a physical science grad in the state is $47,580, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

Most Popular Physical Science Programs in NC

Physical Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers physical science majors go into include:

Job Title	NC Job Growth	NC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers	20%	$140,600
High School Teachers	8%	$46,760

Related Majors in North Carolina

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NC
Chemistry	179
Physics	139
Geological & Earth Sciences	67
Other Physical Science	47
Materials Sciences	9

View all majors related to Physical Science

View Nationwide Physical Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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