by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at Georgia State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Georgia State University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #498 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 498 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Georgia | 15 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 103 of 110 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at Georgia State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
This physical sciences area of study at Georgia State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 83 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 64 |
| Physics | 36 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgia State University conferred 55 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Georgia State University is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 140 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,114 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $1,434 | $1,434 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgia State University handed out 23 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Georgia State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #30 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
Among recent graduates, 61% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Georgia State University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Georgia State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 98 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 10 |