by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how GWU compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.
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GWU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #127 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District Of Columbia.
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GWU, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at George Washington University.
This physical sciences program at GWU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |