Doctor’s Degrees in Other Physical Science
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Education Levels of Other Physical Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 34 earned their doctor's degree in physical sciences (other). This makes it the 160th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical sciences (other) at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 148 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Other Physical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical sciences (other) majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in physical sciences (other). About 61.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences (other) doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Other Physical Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physical sciences (other). Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
University of North Carolina at Greensboro tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to physical sciences (other) majors at UNC Greensboro. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences (other). Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in physical sciences (other) from UNC Charlotte. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. The physical sciences (other) program at North Carolina State University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Alabama in Huntsville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical sciences (other). Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to physical sciences (other) majors at UAH.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina A & T State University. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,745 per year. The physical sciences (other) program at North Carolina A & T State University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to physical sciences (other) majors at Columbia.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physical sciences (other) majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The physical sciences (other) program at University of California - San Diego awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical sciences (other) that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,721 |
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 734 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 170 |
| Materials Sciences | 144 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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