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The physical sciences major at GWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from GWU. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #151 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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The physical sciences program at GWU awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from GWU in 2022, 59% were men and 41% 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 George Washington University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at George Washington 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 | 28 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 401 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 359 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 152 |
| Engineering Technologies | 141 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.