Physical Sciences at George Mason University
GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and has a total student population of 38,541. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 students received a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from GMU.
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.
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GMU Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
GMU Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how GMU performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at GMU 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 |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools | 141 |
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from GMU. This makes it the #145 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 10 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at GMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at George Mason University.
GMU Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 59% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at GMU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 4% more racial-ethnic minorities in its physical sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
GMU Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from GMU, 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 George Mason University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
GMU also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 10 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 George Mason University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Communications Technologies & Support
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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 George Mason University.
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Lucien Dalarun under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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