by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how William & Mary ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William & Mary handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from William & Mary. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William & Mary, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at William & Mary.
Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from William & Mary in 2020-2021, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in physics from William & Mary. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
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