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Physical Sciences at East Tennessee State University

66 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
#233 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how ETSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at ETSU

ETSU Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 100
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 130
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 219
Best Physical Sciences Schools 233

Popularity of Physical Sciences at ETSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from ETSU. This makes it the #184 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from ETSU Cost?

$9,706 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

ETSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ETSU was $444 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,706 $11,034
Fees $2,000 $2,000
Books and Supplies $1,350 $1,350
On Campus Room and Board $10,270 $10,270
On Campus Other Expenses $6,930 $6,930

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ETSU Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 66 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from ETSU in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ETSU 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 East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 60
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

Does ETSU Offer an Online BS in Physical Sciences?

Online degrees for the ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.

ETSU Physical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from ETSU. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 0

ETSU Physical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at East Tennessee State University.

Physical Sciences Majors

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
Chemistry 37
Geological & Earth Sciences 36
Physics 10

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 136
Engineering Technologies 68
Mathematics & Statistics 19
Engineering 3

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