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Physical Sciences Schools in Utah

126 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 16,900 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Utah

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $91,390 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Utah that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 87% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

Physical Sciences Careers in UT

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Hydrologists 64% $84,100
Materials Scientists 50% $88,250
Engineering Professors 44% $108,660
Professors 42% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 40% $94,450
Environmental Science Professors 40% $79,480
Chemistry Professors 39% $78,580
Physics Postsecondary Professors 39% $88,920
Chemists 36% $65,750
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 33% $87,240
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 32% $66,510
Architectural and Engineering Managers 27% $125,300
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Forensic Science Technicians 21% $0
Geoscientists 20% $71,930
Physical Scientists 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Computer & Information Sciences 2,519
Engineering 497
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 133
Mathematics & Statistics 81
Architecture/Urban Planning 44
Agriculture 41
Natural Resources & Conservation 40
Engineering Technologies 1

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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