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The physical sciences major at UMass Boston is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UMass Boston. This makes it the #145 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #199 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from UMass Boston in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from UMass Boston in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 261 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 70 |
| Engineering | 41 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 26 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 9 |
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