by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Georgia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Georgia Tech as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #57 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 57 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Georgia | 1 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 109 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Georgia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 50 |
The physical sciences area of study at Georgia Tech breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 81 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awarded 108 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Georgia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech report a median salary of $80,433 a year. This is below $119,759, the median for all majors at Georgia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Georgia Tech, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $21,831 in student loans. This is lower than $24,216, the typical median for all majors at Georgia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $32,938 |
| Fees | $1,546 | $1,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia Tech were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Georgia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 50 |
