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The physical sciences major at UM 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, The University of Montana handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UM. This makes it the #244 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #190 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UM was $1,200 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at The University of Montana.
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 | 15 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 240 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 146 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 21 |
| Engineering Technologies | 6 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.