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UCONN was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UCONN. This makes it the #77 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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Of the 66 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UCONN in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
Of the 30 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCONN, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Connecticut.
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 | 64 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 871 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 659 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 333 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 184 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 125 |
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