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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Murray State. This makes it the #273 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from Murray State in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Murray State does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Murray State. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Murray State University.
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 | 18 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 287 |
| Engineering Technologies | 142 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 39 |
| Engineering | 30 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 23 |