by our College Data Analytics TeamPhysical Sciences is a program of study at University of Arizona. The school offers a master’s degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major master’s degree program in physical sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time graduate tuition at University of Arizona was $1,781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $853 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,938 | $32,065 |
| Fees | $1,334 | $1,334 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. University of Arizona does offer online classes in its physical sciences master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their master’s degree in physical sciences in 2019-2020, 33.6% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 37.8%.
Of those graduates who received a master’s degree in physical sciences at University of Arizona in 2019-2020, 13.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 19%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 67 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Physics | 53 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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