by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for other physical science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 53 degrees in other physical science annually.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Other Physical Science Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the other physical science degree levels they offer.
Virginia Tech is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in other physical science. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in other physical science from Virginia Tech
It is difficult to beat University of Mary Washington if you want to pursue a degree in other physical science. UMW is a small public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg.
Graduates who receive their degree from the other physical science program earn around $35,464 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in other physical science from University of Mary WashingtonExplore all the Best Other Physical Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 5 |
| Florida | 282 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 47 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 4 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 0 |
| Alabama | 233 | 51 |
Other Physical Science is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Physical Science | 53 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 657 |
| Physics | 419 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 145 |
| General Physical Sciences | 132 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 34 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 32 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
