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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from GMU. This makes it the #145 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from GMU. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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 physical sciences program at GMU awarded 25 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at George Mason University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 551 |
| Engineering | 497 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 93 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 60 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.