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Physical Sciences in North Carolina

Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina

1,474 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 247
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 196
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 196
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 196
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in North Carolina

There are 51,130 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $77,830, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Duke University

Durham
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 57% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UNCW. 74% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $19,442.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,018. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,703. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,907. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,765.

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#9

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 37% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,720.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,014. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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Physical Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Chemists 14% $71,960
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $81,840
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Chemistry Professors 10% $71,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Engineering 1,668
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 867
Mathematics & Statistics 438
Natural Resources & Conservation 298
Engineering Technologies 256
Agriculture 239
Architecture/Urban Planning 170
Science Technologies 4

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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