by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at George Mason. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #235 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 235 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 7 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 of 109 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
This physical sciences area of study at George Mason includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 22 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
George Mason ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at George Mason earn a median of $46,864 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
To complete a bachelor’s at George Mason, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is higher than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Roughly 59% of graduates 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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at George Mason. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 10 |
