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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Mizzou. This makes it the #184 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #106 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 86 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mizzou, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from Mizzou. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
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 | 40 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 512 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 419 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 368 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 99 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 95 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.