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UMCP was ranked #35 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 #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UMCP. This makes it the #60 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 55 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 157 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP 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 Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from UMCP in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 117 |
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,572 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 787 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 349 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 246 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 153 |
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