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Physical Sciences Schools in Maryland

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

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 217
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 97
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.6%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 40,710 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 Maryland

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $110,150 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Maryland that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,428. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UMBC will pay a net price of $19,460.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

Physical Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $133,800
Environmental Science Professors 11% $77,710
Professors 8% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $100,430
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Forensic Science Technicians 7% $62,500
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,830
Astronomers 5% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $143,090
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 4% $113,140
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $71,820
Physical Scientists 3% $127,850
Physicists 3% $125,660
Chemists 2% $116,360
Geoscientists 2% $86,970
Materials Scientists 0% $105,640
Hydrologists 0% $100,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Computer & Information Sciences 3,175
Engineering 1,842
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,138
Mathematics & Statistics 334
Engineering Technologies 95
Agriculture 64
Architecture/Urban Planning 41
Natural Resources & Conservation 31

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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