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Physical Sciences at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

124 Bachelor's Degrees
26 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with physical sciences programs.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 41
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 51
Best Physical Sciences Schools 122
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 130

Popularity of Physical Sciences at UNC Charlotte

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #69 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #151 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from UNC Charlotte Cost?

$7,214 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$23,757 Average Student Debt

UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Charlotte was $770 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $3,812 $18,474
Fees $3,402 $3,402
Books and Supplies $950 $950
On Campus Room and Board $13,864 $13,864
On Campus Other Expenses $2,644 $2,644

Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.

UNC Charlotte Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 124 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UNC Charlotte. About 58% were men and 42% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 11
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 88
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 10

Does UNC Charlotte Offer an Online BS in Physical Sciences?

Online degrees for the UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.

UNC Charlotte Physical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 28 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Charlotte, about 64% were men and 36% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 Charlotte with a master's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 18
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 1

Physical Sciences Student Diversity at UNC Charlotte

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Physical Sciences Majors

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
Geological & Earth Sciences 79
Physics 37
Chemistry 33
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 9
Other Physical Science 7

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 599
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 499
Engineering Technologies 180
Mathematics & Statistics 135
Architecture & Related Services 89

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