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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 98 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from NAU. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 116 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from NAU in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
The physical sciences program at NAU awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Northern Arizona 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 | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 17 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 516 |
| Engineering | 271 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 254 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 64 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.