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Physical Sciences Schools in Nebraska

40 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physical Sciences major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 45.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Nebraska

There are 12,430 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Nebraska

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $79,740, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nebraska that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,952 after graduation. 85% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

Physical Sciences Careers in NE

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 22% $56,100
Chemists 18% $80,480
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 18% $92,940
Physical Scientists 14% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $87,250
Geoscientists 13% $78,920
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $124,490
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $73,470
Hydrologists 11% $61,510
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,970
Engineering Professors 8% $96,450
Chemistry Professors 6% $72,320
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Professors 6% $45,370
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0
Materials Scientists 0% $0
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Computer & Information Sciences 314
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 226
Engineering 171
Agriculture 108
Mathematics & Statistics 45
Architecture/Urban Planning 37
Natural Resources & Conservation 22
Engineering Technologies 2

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View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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