Physical Sciences at Virginia Military Institute
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 Virginia Military Institute stacks up to those at other schools.VMI is located in Lexington, Virginia and has a total student population of 1,698. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students received a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from VMI.
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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VMI Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
VMI Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at VMI compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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 VMI 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 Focused Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Schools | 135 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 482 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools | 608 |
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at VMI
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Virginia Military Institute.
VMI Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 12% 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 Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
VMI also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student 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 Virginia Military Institute. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 10 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
Related Majors
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering
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 Virginia Military Institute.
| 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 Kbog under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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