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Physical Sciences Schools in Minnesota

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

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 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.2%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,596 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,159. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,056 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

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

Physical Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $60,500
Physicists 15% $128,110
Environmental Science Professors 14% $89,100
Geoscientists 14% $77,980
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Chemists 8% $83,090
Hydrologists 8% $75,780
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $137,720
Materials Scientists 5% $91,930
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $88,120
Chemistry Professors 3% $75,390
Professors 2% $59,370
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
Computer & Information Sciences 940
Engineering 598
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 363
Agriculture 180
Mathematics & Statistics 119
Architecture/Urban Planning 102
Engineering Technologies 82
Natural Resources & Conservation 37

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

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