Physical Sciences at University of Virginia-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is in Charlottesville, VA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Among 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) studied exclusively online and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 110 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 532 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #410 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 110 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 532 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #410 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Those who finish University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,682 |
| 2 years | $37,644 |
| 3 years | $48,795 |
| 4 years | $61,344 |
| 5 years | $69,058 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus take home a median $61,344, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at $19,425.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Virginia-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, 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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