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Physical Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

111 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 42.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.4%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Rhode Island

5,920 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 Rhode Island

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $108,290 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

#1

Brown University

Providence
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,544. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, URI grads earn an average salary of $51,827. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638.

Physical Sciences Careers in RI

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Chemists 15% $81,710
Chemistry Professors 13% $92,010
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $142,120
Geoscientists 8% $80,750
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
Engineering Professors 5% $119,950
Professors 4% $70,460
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 0% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $107,430
Physical Scientists 0% $117,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Computer & Information Sciences 186
Engineering 164
Architecture/Urban Planning 121
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 92
Mathematics & Statistics 48
Natural Resources & Conservation 20
Engineering Technologies 2
Agriculture 2

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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