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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from NC State. This makes it the #39 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 124 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from NC State in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 20 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 66 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 14 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| General Physical Sciences | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,302 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 871 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 842 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 347 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 326 |
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