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Physical Sciences in Wisconsin

Physical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

909 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 176
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Wisconsin

32,040 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 Wisconsin

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $78,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $28,637.

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Physical Sciences Careers in WI

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Chemists 22% $69,810
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $118,480
Chemistry Professors 6% $68,960
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 5% $85,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Engineering 755
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 327
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Agriculture 167
Natural Resources & Conservation 132
Architecture/Urban Planning 63
Engineering Technologies 8

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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