by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at William & Mary. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks William & Mary as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #76 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 76 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 1 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 109 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at William & Mary, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 102 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This physical sciences area of study at William & Mary includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Physics | 48 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, William & Mary conferred 102 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
William & Mary is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from William & Mary go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,660 a year. This is above $68,594, the median for all majors at William & Mary.
To complete a bachelor’s at William & Mary, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,750 in student loans. This is above $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary were White. About 69% of graduates 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at William & Mary. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 3 |
