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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #23 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 65 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 141 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UMN Twin Cities in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
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 | 145 |
| Physics | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,250 |
| Engineering | 1,156 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 418 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 398 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 222 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.