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Programs in Physical Sciences

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Physical sciences focuses on the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter, energy, and associated phenomena. This includes physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy, among others. Course content includes introductory courses, mathematical analysis, laboratory analysis procedures, equipment maintenance, and applications to specific research paths.

Top Schools For Physical Sciences Programs

Most Selective:
Stanford University

Least Selective:
West Virginia State University

Largest:
Community College of the Air Force

Smallest:
Air Force Tech - Graduate

Most Expensive:
Colby College

Least Expensive:
West Point

Best Academics:
Stanford University

Best Social Life:
University of Alabama

Most Diverse:
Princeton University

Hottest Guys:
Pacific Union College

Hottest Girls:
Miami University

Smartest Guys:
University of Chicago

Smartest Girls:
Stanford University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 432 Bachelor's (244), Master's (51),
Doctoral (137)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 355 Bachelor's (244), Master's (58),
Doctoral (53)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 337 Certificate (4), Bachelor's (209),
Master's (38), Doctoral (86)
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA		$31,461 24,217 303 Certificate (27), Bachelor's (196),
Master's (55), Doctoral (25)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 284 Bachelor's (186), Master's (42),
Doctoral (56)
North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC		$23,513 17,905 275 Bachelor's (199), Master's (21),
Doctoral (55)
UMN
Minneapolis, MN		$15,466 33,236 273 Bachelor's (157), Master's (67),
Doctoral (49)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ		$22,264 30,346 266 Bachelor's (116), Master's (81),
Doctoral (69)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 264 Certificate (38), Bachelor's (121),
Master's (44), Doctoral (61)
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY		$37,954 13,914 254 Bachelor's (121), Master's (73),
Doctoral (60)
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Physical Sciences Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 570 2%
Associate 3,566 12%
Bachelor's 17,806 62%
Master's 3,878 14%
Doctoral 2,729 10%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 24,924 62%
Female 15,533 38%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 3,246 9%
Black or African American 1,789 5%
Hispanic or Latino 2,540 7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 278 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 24,846 71%
Other/Unknown 2,329 7%
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Physical Sciences Internships

Job Title:Physical Science Tutor/Teacher
Description:My name is Kate and I am studying to take the MCAT this summer. I have already taken it once and came out with a pretty sad score. I just can't seem to get my physical sciences score up no matter how much I study/how many equations I...
Company:Wyzant Tutoring
Location:Leander, TX
Posted:5/6/2012
Source:WyzAnt Tutoring
Job Title:Internship, Data and Analytics Analyst
Description:Why Quintiles? A career at Quintiles puts you at the corporate center of the leading worldwide pharmaceutical services organization. We been named to the 2008, 2009 and 2011 lists of Computerworld's "100 Best Places to Work in IT".
Company:Quintiles Transnational
Location:Research Triangle Park, NC
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:PharmaDiversityJobBoard
Job Title:Dean of Health Sciences, Public Safety and the Center for Simulation
Description:Community College of Aurora Dean of Health Sciences, Public Safety and the Center for Simulation ?Position Status: Exempt Position Number: 220030 FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Vice President of Instruction Supervises: Department Chairs,...
Company:Community College of Aurora
Location:Aurora, CO
Posted:5/27/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Software Development Intern
Description:Location: Dahlgren, VA Reports to: Software Manager General Summary: Will perform software development activities using Microsoft Visual C++ and Visual C# languages. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform software development using Microsoft...
Company:SENTEL
Location:Dahlgren, VA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Adjunct Faculty in Science
Description:Faculty/Adjunct/PT/Strayer University Strayer University is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach SCIENCE for the Summer 2012 term beginning July 2, 2012. NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN ONLINE POSITION. The following criteria must be met to...
Company:Strayer University
Location:Palm Beach, FL
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Job Spider
Job Title:Property Accounting Intern
Description:FAST FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE When you work at Battelle, you are plugged into a powerful network of people who are solving the world's energy concerns, our national security, and the health of our nation. Since 1929, Battelle has been...
Company:Battelle Memorial Institute
Location:Columbus, OH
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:PHYSICAL THERAPIST Per Diem Days
Description:Demonstrates proficiency in the therapeutic management of neonatal (NICU), pediatric (excluding neurological and developmental diagnosis),adolescents, adults and geriatric aged patients. Communicates accordingly with the physicians and...
Company:North Shore Medical Center
Location:Miami, FL
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:AllHealthcareJobs.com
Job Title:Intern - Software Development - Revit MEP
Description:The Autodesk Revit team is changing the way buildings are designed and built. Are you interested in using your computer programming skills to change the physical world around you? As a Software Developer Intern on the Revit MEP team, you...
Company:Autodesk
Location:Waltham, MA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Glassdoor
Job Title:Intern
Description:Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers...
Company:Advantage Sales and Marketing
Location:Foxboro, MA
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:Library Intern
Description:Purpose: IS's Brian O'Connell Library is looking for a motivated Library Science intern to assist with diverse tasks. Working in collaboration with a staff member, the intern will be exposed toall aspects of managing a small, specialized...
Company:Independent Sector
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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