by our College Data Analytics TeamGo directly to any of the following sections:
UF was ranked #39 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 Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 245 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 229 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UF. This makes it the #155 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 50 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
Learn more about UF tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at UF. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UF Online Learning page.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from UF in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Florida.
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 | 224 |
| Physics | 69 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,151 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,823 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 871 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 346 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 261 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.