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Physical Sciences in Georgia

Physical Sciences Schools in Georgia

1,111 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Georgia

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 149
Master’s Degree 146

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a physical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Georgia

37,290 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $96,180, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Georgia that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,588. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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Emory University

Atlanta
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,266. 83% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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Physical Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 15% $136,310
Chemistry Professors 14% $76,190
Chemists 10% $82,190
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 10% $123,030

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Engineering 1,617
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 738
Agriculture 293
Mathematics & Statistics 269
Architecture/Urban Planning 214
Natural Resources & Conservation 82
Engineering Technologies 79
Science Technologies 3

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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