by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at William & Mary. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks William & Mary as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #73 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 73 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 2 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 110 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at William & Mary, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 102 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This physical sciences area of study at William & Mary includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Physics | 48 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, William & Mary conferred 18 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
William & Mary is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,742 | $58,353 |
| Fees | $7,115 | $7,686 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at William & Mary were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, William & Mary awarded 3 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
William & Mary has not been ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physical sciences from William & Mary were men.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at William & Mary are Asian. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at William & Mary. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 102 |