Utah · Physical Sciences

Best colleges for Physical Sciences in Utah

Ranked by graduates a year

Utah Valley University, Snow College and Weber State University award the most Physical Sciences degrees and certificates in Utah: 36, 4 and 2 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Utah colleges offer Physical Sciences and award 42 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Physical Sciences program, also known as Physical Sciences, General, focuses on the study of non-living systems within the realm of natural science. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the principles that…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 40.01
States offered
32
with a program page
Degrees / yr
42
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Natural Sciences Managers
$132,290
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Physical Sciences in Utah

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Utah Valley University
Orem Public
—3645%——
2Snow College
Ephraim Public
—446%——
3Weber State University
Ogden Public
—246%——

Colleges awarding the most Physical Sciences degrees in Utah

Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Utah Valley University
Orem Public
36Not reported
2Snow College
Ephraim Public
4Not reported
3Weber State University
Ogden Public
2Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~8,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$161,180
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWriting

What Natural Sciences Managers earn in Utah

Jobs in Utah
—
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$132,290
median $119,430
Best-paying metro
$145,880
Logan, UT-ID

Related careers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physical Sciences programs in Utah.

Which Utah colleges award the most Physical Sciences degrees?+

Utah Valley University (36 graduates a year), Snow College (4 graduates a year) and Weber State University (2 graduates a year) award the most Physical Sciences degrees and certificates in Utah, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Utah colleges offer Physical Sciences.

How much do Natural Sciences Managers earn in Utah?+

The average annual wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Utah is $132,290 (median $119,430). Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Physical Sciences program?+

The Physical Sciences program, also known as Physical Sciences, General, focuses on the study of non-living systems within the realm of natural science. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the principles that…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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