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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #37 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #64 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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The physical sciences program at University at Buffalo awarded 107 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University at Buffalo.
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 | 63 |
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Physics | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,378 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 668 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 261 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 215 |
| Engineering Technologies | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.