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Science Education Schools in North Carolina

44 students earned Physical Science Education degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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 25
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,411. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,924.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UNC Pembroke. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#5

Methodist University

Fayetteville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,773 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,098 after graduation. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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