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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from GMU. This makes it the #145 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at George Mason University.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from GMU in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 556 |
| Engineering | 510 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 104 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 52 |
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