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Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia

241 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Physical Sciences major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 136
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 136
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 136
Master’s Degree 101
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.3%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Virginia

There are 42,970 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Virginia

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $96,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $22,006. 60% of students get financical aid.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year. 75% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. Graduates earn an average $51,818 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,593.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. 75% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,824. 85% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Norfolk State. In their early career, Norfolk State grads earn an average salary of $32,746.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

In their early career, Lynchburg grads earn an average salary of $40,857. 65% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

Physical Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $67,470
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 17% $104,550
Physics Postsecondary Professors 16% $72,850
Chemistry Professors 15% $67,070
Physicists 14% $102,220
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $84,690
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Geoscientists 12% $86,170
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $75,060
Physical Scientists 10% $125,470
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970
Materials Scientists 6% $85,190
Chemists 4% $95,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer & Information Sciences 1,635
Engineering 1,286
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,059
Natural Resources & Conservation 252
Mathematics & Statistics 242
Agriculture 206
Architecture/Urban Planning 167
Engineering Technologies 8

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