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Physical Sciences at University of Virginia - Main Campus

174 Bachelor's Degrees
26 Master's Degrees
41 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how University of Virginia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at University of Virginia

University of Virginia Physical Sciences Rankings

University of Virginia is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 248 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 22
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Physical Sciences Schools 23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 23
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 27
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 32
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 33
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 35
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 36
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 36
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 37
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 37
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 39
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 39
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 40
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 44
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 47
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 50
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 53
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 55
Best Physical Sciences Colleges for Veterans 56
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 59
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 60
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 62
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 73
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 75
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 80
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 85
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 86
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 91
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 91
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 92
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 93
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 123
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 202
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences 210
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 210
Highest Paid Physical Sciences Graduates 211

Popularity of Physical Sciences at University of Virginia

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from University of Virginia. This makes it the #69 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Physical Sciences Student Diversity at University of Virginia

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.

University of Virginia Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 174 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 22
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 101
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 29

University of Virginia Physical Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 26 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from University of Virginia, about 81% were men and 19% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 0

Physical Sciences Majors

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 157
Physics 59
Astronomy & Astrophysics 25

Majors Similar to Physical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 749
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 381
Mathematics & Statistics 201
Architecture & Related Services 181
Natural Resources & Conservation 141

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