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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #55 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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The physical sciences program at IU Bloomington awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from IU Bloomington in 2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
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 | 87 |
| Physics | 50 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 709 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 221 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 94 |
| Engineering | 62 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.