Physical Sciences at William & Mary
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, consider the program at William & Mary. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William & Mary sits in Williamsburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at William & Mary
Many students take online classes at William & Mary. Among 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) studied exclusively online and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at William & Mary
Rankings can help you compare William & Mary’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 110 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 532 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from William & Mary
Students who complete William & Mary’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,623 |
| 2 years | $37,143 |
| 4 years | $72,660 |
| 5 years | $80,208 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from William & Mary report median earnings of $72,660, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from William & Mary comes in at $19,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at William & Mary work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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