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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 94 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from KU. This makes it the #97 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from KU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from KU in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Kansas.
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 | 48 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 12 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 451 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 375 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 155 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 133 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 55 |
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