by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Georgia Tech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Georgia Tech as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #37 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 37 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Georgia | 1 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 110 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Georgia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 50 |
The physical sciences area of study at Georgia Tech breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 81 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awarded 25 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Georgia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Georgia Tech are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus handed out 50 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Georgia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Georgia Tech are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Georgia Tech. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 108 |