by our College Data Analytics TeamJump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from U of U. This makes it the #66 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Learn more about U of U tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from U of U. About 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from U of U. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Utah.
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 | 102 |
| Physics | 58 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 51 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Other Physical Science | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 861 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 330 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 165 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 61 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.