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The physical sciences major at Penn State University Park is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,651 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $820 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,672 | $39,626 |
| Fees | $562 | $562 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,030 | $13,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
Learn more about Penn State University Park tuition and fees.
Of the 275 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from Penn State University Park in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Penn State University Park 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 Penn State University Park Online Learning page.
Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Penn State University Park in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 84 |
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Physics | 75 |
| Materials Sciences | 69 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 59 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,046 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 823 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 457 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 324 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 112 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.