We know that choosing the right degree is complex. One particularly important factor in this process is determining the financial commitment you will have to make to complete a program, and which one gives you the best return on your investment once you graduate. Of course, it's also essential to investigate scholarships and financial aid to offset tuition. Here are the typical costs for a physical sciences degree:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 11,271 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

37% above average compared to other degrees

$ 28,502 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

45% above average compared to other degrees

$ 43,455 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

41% above average compared to other degrees

What do physical sciences graduates earn?

Physical sciences students make an average of $79,639 per year after graduation. This is 19% above average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

$ 79,639 per year
Average graduate salary in 2024

Top 79% of degrees

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% of people underpaid in 2019

0% above average compared to other degrees

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