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UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 201 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 226 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #58 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 57 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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The physical sciences program at UNC Chapel Hill awarded 201 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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 | 185 |
| Physics | 59 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 905 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 390 |
| Engineering | 155 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 148 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 28 |
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