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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges
$32,871 Avg Salary
$21,765 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You

Physical Sciences is the #21 most popular major in Virginia with 241 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for physical sciences majors pursuing a .

Top Virginia Schools in Physical Sciences

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for physical sciences students. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for physical sciences students. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.

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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 162
Florida 469
North Carolina 441
Tennessee 161
Georgia 240
South Carolina 89
Louisiana 146
West Virginia 49
Kentucky 92
Arkansas 69
Alabama 123

Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 5,005
Physics 3,727
Geological & Earth Sciences 2,491
Materials Sciences 448
Astronomy & Astrophysics 371
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 342
Other Physical Science 191
General Physical Sciences 107
Physics and Astronomy 23

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA.

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