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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UNCW. This makes it the #32 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UNCW. About 51% were men and 49% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% 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 Wilmington with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| 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 Wilmington.
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 | 68 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 40 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 289 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 113 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 36 |