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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UARK. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UARK. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UARK physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UARK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from UARK. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Arkansas.
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 | 73 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 41 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Materials Sciences | 15 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 690 |
| Engineering Technologies | 384 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 307 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 222 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.