by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMW ranks in comparison to other schools with other physical science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for other physical science list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Other Physical Science Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in other physical science. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of other physical science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMW is $35,464. This is less than $47,513, which is the national median of all other physical science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMW was $1,209 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $508 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Fees | $5,621 | $5,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,040 | $14,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Other Physical Science from UMW in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in other physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMW does not offer an online option for its other physical science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other physical science majors at University of Mary Washington.
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