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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 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available 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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