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VCU was ranked #36 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from VCU. This makes it the #299 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from VCU. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Virginia Commonwealth 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 563 |
| Engineering | 319 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 80 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 67 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
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