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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UGA. This makes it the #173 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Georgia.
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 | 66 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,033 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 528 |
| Engineering | 471 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 182 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 148 |
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