Below are the key facts about this program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason as a strong choice for physics, placing at #130 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 130 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Virginia | 5 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 of 35 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
George Mason is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
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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In the most recent graduating class, 89% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 68% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at George Mason. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 4 |