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Every physical sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physical sciences program at William & Mary stacks up to those at other schools.

William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and approximately 8,939 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 105 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from William & Mary.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

William & Mary Physical Sciences Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences

William & Mary Physical Sciences Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how William & Mary performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The physical sciences major at William & Mary is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 66
125
Most Focused Physical Sciences Schools 129
Most Focused Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 160
Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 172

In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from William & Mary. This makes it the #212 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #173 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Physical Sciences Student Demographics at William & Mary

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at William & Mary.

William & Mary Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

42% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from William & Mary. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.

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About 69% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at William & Mary are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 72
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

William & Mary Physical Sciences Master’s Program

33% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 9 students who graduated with a master’s in physical sciences from William & Mary in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.

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Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from William & Mary, 67% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

William & Mary also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 6 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Physical Sciences

If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at William & Mary. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Chemistry 55
Physics 38
Geological & Earth Sciences 27

Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for William & Mary.

Occupation Jobs in VA Average Salary in VA
High School Teachers 26,830 $68,770
Architectural and Engineering Managers 4,030 $164,300
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 3,150 $85,550
Physical Scientists 1,600 $121,850
Chemists 1,390 $98,670

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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