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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UofSC. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #74 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of South Carolina - 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 | 51 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 796 |
| Engineering | 538 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 88 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 57 |
| Engineering Technologies | 2 |
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