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Science Education Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 36 students earned their Physical Science Education degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Science Education is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Science Education Majors in North Carolina

Physical Science Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 18
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a physical science education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science education majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Science Education Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 51,090 people employed in jobs related to a physical science education degree, compared to 1,839,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Science Education Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a physical science education grad in the state is $66,990, compared to a typical salary of $91,330 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer physical science education degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 77% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,831 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,811 after graduation. A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,239. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,318 Total Students

In their early career, UNC Pembroke grads earn an average salary of $35,126. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,160.

#5

Methodist University

Fayetteville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,916 Total Students

An average student at Methodist will pay a net price of $18,855. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Methodist.

Science Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers physical science education majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Environmental Science Professors 12% $65,430
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $81,840
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $75,380
Education Professors 10% $63,460
Chemistry Professors 10% $71,450
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $63,750
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Middle School Teachers 8% $46,290
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $47,480

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical science education.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Music Education 150
Physical Education & Coaching 131
Reading Education 100
Agricultural Education 86
Other Teacher Education 67
English & Language Arts Education 65
Mathematics Education 57
Social Studies Education 50

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View Nationwide Science Education Report

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