Graduate Certificates in Physical Sciences
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Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 219 students earned their graduate certificate in physical sciences. This makes it the 30th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,760 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5,726 |
| Graduate Certificate | 219 |
Earnings of Physical Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physical sciences majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physical sciences students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in physical sciences. About 58.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 127 |
| Women | 92 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 76 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 37% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from UMass Amherst. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The physical sciences program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Florida Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at Florida Tech.
Syracuse University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. The physical sciences program at Syracuse University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at Illinois State.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at UTSA. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at University of Arizona. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Rhode Island. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at URI. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Western Michigan University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,884 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at WMU. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at UNH.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at SUNY Stony Brook.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New Orleans. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. The physical sciences program at University of New Orleans awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Kansas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. The physical sciences program at University of Kansas awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The physical sciences program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
East Carolina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from ECU.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to physical sciences majors at Penn State University Park.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The physical sciences program at New York University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Iona College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,752 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in physical sciences from Iona.
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 94 |
| Chemistry | 38 |
| Materials Sciences | 34 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 14 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical sciences that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 3,877 |
| Engineering | 2,806 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,622 |
| Engineering Technologies | 920 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 613 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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