by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how William & Mary compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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William & Mary is a solid choice among schools offering physics. Specifically, it ranked #49 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, William & Mary handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
To complete a bachelor’s at William & Mary, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is higher than $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 82% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at William & Mary were White. Approximately 82% of graduates 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from William & Mary identified as men.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at William & Mary are Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at William & Mary.