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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UGA. This makes it the #173 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #69 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 University of Georgia.
Of the 69 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from UGA in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from UGA in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 58 |
| Physics | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 982 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 552 |
| Engineering | 463 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 165 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 154 |
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