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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #88 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Lowell was $1,445 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UMass Lowell in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 - Lowell with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UMass Lowell 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 Lowell Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from UMass Lowell in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 - Lowell with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
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 | 34 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 913 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 134 |
| Engineering Technologies | 91 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 63 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.