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UMass Amherst was ranked #33 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 #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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The physical sciences program at UMass Amherst awarded 110 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 68% of these degrees went to men with the other 32% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 | 70 |
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 824 |
| Engineering | 686 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 303 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 251 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 177 |
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