Explore Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences Research

Instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena. Discover 41 specialized programs from Chemistry to Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics with over 46,659 graduates across 1,348 institutions nationwide.

Graduate Trends in Physical Sciences (2010-2024)

Active Programs

46,659

Total Graduates (2023-2024)

1,348

Universities & Colleges

Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs

Chemistry

18,323

graduates

Physics

11,944

graduates

Geology and Earth Science

5,715

graduates

Physical Sciences

2,661

graduates

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

974

graduates

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Explore 41 academic programs in Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences Research.

Program Name	Graduates	Institutions	CIP Code
Chemistry	18,323	1,175	40.0501
Physics	11,944	796	40.0801
Geology and Earth Science	5,715	435	40.0601
Physical Sciences	2,661	135	40.0101
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology	974	64	40.0401
Astronomy	876	83	40.0201
Earth Sciences	863	87	40.0699
Materials Science	624	52	40.1001
Chemical and Physical Oceanography	569	37	40.0607
Chemistry	540	59	40.0599
Astrophysics	485	49	40.0202
Physics	482	54	40.0899
Physical Sciences	422	27	40.9999
Forensic Chemistry	367	26	40.0510
Meteorology	284	26	40.0404
Optical Sciences	249	16	40.0807
Hydrology and Water Resources Science	220	37	40.0605
Geophysics and Seismology	197	33	40.0603
Acoustics	175	6	40.0809
Astronomy and Astrophysics	129	12	40.0299
Planetary Astronomy	90	12	40.0203
Polymer Chemistry	83	8	40.0507
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology	64	9	40.0499
Chemical Physics	41	14	40.0508
Physics and Astronomy	39	4	40.1101
Analytical Chemistry	38	7	40.0502
Theoretical Physics	37	7	40.0810
Geochemistry	33	12	40.0602
Paleontology	25	5	40.0604
Environmental Chemistry	20	10	40.0509
Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Science	18	3	40.0402
Materials Chemistry	16	6	40.1002
Materials Sciences	10	3	40.1099
Condensed Matter and Materials Physics	8	2	40.0808
Organic Chemistry	8	2	40.0504
Physical Chemistry	8	3	40.0506
Atomic and Molecular Physics	6	4	40.0802
Elementary Particle Physics	6	2	40.0804
Theoretical Chemistry	6	2	40.0511
Nuclear Physics	3	2	40.0806
Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics	1	1	40.0403

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