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The physical sciences major at GWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from GWU. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #151 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 Washington University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from GWU. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from GWU in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 | 30 |
| Physics | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 404 |
| Engineering | 386 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 267 |
| Engineering Technologies | 147 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 51 |
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