by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics 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 rates William & Mary as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #49 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 49 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Virginia | 2 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 35 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at William & Mary, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, William & Mary handed out 11 master’s degrees in physics.
William & Mary is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,742 | $58,353 |
| Fees | $7,115 | $7,686 |
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Among recent graduates, 82% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at William & Mary were White. Approximately 82% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, William & Mary conferred 3 doctoral degrees in physics.
William & Mary is not yet ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from William & Mary identified as men.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at William & Mary are Asian. Approximately 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 physics.
| 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 Physics | 34 |