by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at George Mason. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #233 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 233 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 7 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 110 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
This physical sciences area of study at George Mason includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 22 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University handed out 21 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
George Mason is not yet 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 | $24,864 | $40,978 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
George Mason has not been ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 70% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at George Mason are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at George Mason. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 61 |