by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics 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 physics, placing at #138 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 138 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Virginia | 5 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 of 35 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University awarded 8 master’s degrees in physics.
George Mason is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,864 | $40,978 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 88% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Approximately 75% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University handed out 4 doctoral degrees in physics.
George Mason is not currently ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from George Mason were men.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at George Mason are Asian. About 25% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at George Mason. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 19 |