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University of Virginia is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from University of Virginia. This makes it the #69 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 164 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from University of Virginia in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from University of Virginia in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
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 | 136 |
| Physics | 71 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 761 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 387 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 198 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 190 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 117 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.