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The physical sciences major at BYU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from BYU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #173 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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The physical sciences program at BYU awarded 85 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the BYU physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from BYU. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 59 |
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 843 |
| Engineering | 626 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 252 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 61 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 19 |
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