2025 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia
10
Colleges in Virginia
1,479
Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,003
Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity,
physical sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #19 out of 38 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.
College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of physical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 1,479 degrees in physical sciences to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Physical Sciences School
Your choice of physical sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Physical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Physical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Physical Sciences in Virginia
The schools below may not offer all types of physical sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Virginia Schools in Physical Sciences
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 236 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical sciences program report average early career wages of $30,599.
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It's difficult to beat Virginia Commonwealth University if you want to pursue a degree in physical sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 136 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the physical sciences program state that they receive average early career income of $38,772.
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William & Mary is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in physical sciences. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #103 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were approximately 146 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, physical sciences degree recipients typically earn about $35,130 in their early careers.
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Every student pursuing a degree in physical sciences needs to check out Virginia Tech. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were about 212 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients usually make an average of $45,080 in their early careers.
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GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were about 128 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Physical Sciences degree recipients from George Mason University receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,301 over the average earnings of physical sciences graduates.
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JMU is a very large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.
There were about 83 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, physical sciences degree recipients typically make around $45,892 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in physical sciences from James Madison University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In VA
64
Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 64 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available.
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CNU is a small public university located in the midsize city of Newport News. This university ranks 15th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 33 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at CNU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical sciences program make an average of $39,245 in the first couple years of working.
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RBC is a small public college located in the rural area of South Prince George. This college ranks 38th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 132 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at RBC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, physical sciences degree recipients usually earn an average of $20,219 in their early careers.
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UMW is a small public university located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg. This university ranks 19th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 60 physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the physical sciences program earn about $35,464 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in physical sciences from University of Mary Washington
