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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from VCU. This makes it the #299 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #121 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from VCU. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
The physical sciences program at VCU awarded 2 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 618 |
| Engineering | 326 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 76 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 75 |
| Engineering Technologies | 2 |
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