by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #262 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 262 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 8 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 of 109 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This physical sciences area of study at VCU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
VCU is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,628 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,561 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 28 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Graduate study is also available at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |
