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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how William & Mary ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 28 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from William & Mary. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William & Mary was $1,402 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about William & Mary tuition and fees.
Of the 38 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from William & Mary, about 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from William & Mary in 2022, 70% were men and 30% 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, 60% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at William & Mary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.