We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Georgia State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Georgia State University as a strong choice for physics, ranked #240 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 240 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Georgia | 5 of 5 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at Georgia State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgia State University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Georgia State University ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 5 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,281 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Georgia State University, physics graduates take on a median debt of $26,296 in student loans. This is higher than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Georgia State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 6 |