by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Physics Schools | 83 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from GMU. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
The physics program at GMU awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
The physics program at GMU awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 92% of these degrees went to men with the other 8% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.