by our College Data Analytics TeamThe physical sciences field of study contains over 9 majors within it.
Explore reports on the most popular majors the physical sciences field of study has to offer.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
| Materials Sciences | 658 |
| Other Physical Science | 538 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
The STEM field contains 10 major program areas within it.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 49,899 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 30,503 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 17,325 |
| Communications Technologies & Support | 14,826 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 6,451 |
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