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UD is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UD. This makes it the #97 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UD in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from UD. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Delaware.
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 | 57 |
| Physics | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 612 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 423 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 180 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 104 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 103 |
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