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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from MIT. This makes it the #173 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 96 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
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Of the 93 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from MIT in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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 | 112 |
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,274 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 289 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 168 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 129 |
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