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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 46 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from William & Mary. This makes it the #212 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #173 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $608 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 17 |
William & Mary does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William & Mary Online Learning page.
Of the 15 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from William & Mary, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at William & Mary.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 59 |
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 253 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 140 |
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