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Physical Sciences in Minnesota

Physical Sciences Schools in Minnesota

829 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Minnesota in the 2022-2023 year.

A Physical Sciences major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Minnesota

33,240 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Minnesota

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $93,780 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,156.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,812. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Scholastica.

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Physical Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Chemists 8% $83,090
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $137,720
Chemistry Professors 3% $75,390
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Engineering 598
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 363
Agriculture 180
Mathematics & Statistics 119
Architecture/Urban Planning 102
Engineering Technologies 82
Natural Resources & Conservation 37
Science Technologies 10

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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