by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at William & Mary. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates William & Mary as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #46 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 46 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Virginia | 1 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 35 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at William & Mary, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, William & Mary awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
William & Mary is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
To complete a bachelor’s at William & Mary, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is higher than $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary are White. Approximately 68% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at William & Mary. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 3 |