by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at University of Virginia UVa UVA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Virginia UVa UVA among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #72 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 72 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 1 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at University of Virginia UVa UVA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 191 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
This physical sciences area of study at University of Virginia UVa UVA breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 180 |
| Physics | 58 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 39 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 38 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $71,030 | $73,348 |
| Fees | $3,670 | $4,352 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 48 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Virginia UVa UVA. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 191 |