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Physical Sciences at University of Northern Colorado

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how University of Northern Colorado ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at University of Northern Colorado

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences

University of Northern Colorado Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools	181
Best Physical Sciences Schools	184

Popularity of Physical Sciences at University of Northern Colorado

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #235 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #212 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from University of Northern Colorado Cost?

University of Northern Colorado Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$8,784	$23,196
Fees	$2,744	$2,744
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
On Campus Room and Board	$15,230	$15,230
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,238	$3,238

Learn more about University of Northern Colorado tuition and fees.

University of Northern Colorado Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 54 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Northern Colorado, about 50% were men and 50% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	33
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	5

Does University of Northern Colorado Offer an Online BS in Physical Sciences?

Online degrees for the University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.

University of Northern Colorado Physical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from University of Northern Colorado in 2022 were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in physical sciences.

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

Physical Sciences Student Diversity at University of Northern Colorado

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Northern Colorado.

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
Chemistry	30
Geological & Earth Sciences	17
Physics	10

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	120
Mathematics & Statistics	44
Engineering	18

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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