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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 225 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from USU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $271 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from USU in 2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| 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 Utah State University.
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 | 22 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 374 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 257 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 193 |
| Engineering Technologies | 115 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 105 |
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