by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at VCU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #261 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 261 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 8 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 of 110 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This physical sciences area of study at VCU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 8 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
VCU is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 23 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
VCU is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from VCU identified as men.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at VCU are Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at VCU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 101 |