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University of Arizona is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 104 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from University of Arizona. This makes it the #3 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 77 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $825 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 174 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from University of Arizona. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 10 |
University of Arizona 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 of Arizona Online Learning page.
Of the 119 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Arizona, about 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Arizona.
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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 159 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 93 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Materials Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 852 |
| Engineering | 773 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 233 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 198 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 188 |
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