by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Georgia State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Physics Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in physics from Georgia State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia State is $31,001. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgia State was $933 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
Learn more about Georgia State tuition and fees.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Georgia State in 2021-2022, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Georgia State physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgia State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in physics from Georgia State. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 117 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.