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The physical sciences major at Princeton 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 2021-2022 academic year, Princeton University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Princeton. This makes it the #8 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Princeton paid an average of $1,926 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 | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,380 | $19,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
Learn more about Princeton tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Princeton. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Princeton 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 Princeton Online Learning page.
Of the 72 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from Princeton in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Princeton 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 | 103 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 30 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 478 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 229 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 96 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 47 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.