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Physical Sciences in Georgia

Physical Sciences Schools in Georgia

1,111 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 807
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 149
Master’s Degree 146
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Georgia

There are 37,290 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 Georgia

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $96,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,202. 95% of students get financical aid.

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Emory University

Atlanta
138 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. 74% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $24,142.

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124 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

A typical student attending Georgia Tech will pay a net price of $14,588. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

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112 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students get financical aid.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $15,266.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,998. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $19,583.

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Physical Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 15% $136,310
Chemistry Professors 14% $76,190
Chemists 10% $82,190
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 10% $123,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Engineering 5,301
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,996
Mathematics & Statistics 921
Agriculture 876
Engineering Technologies 686
Science Technologies 676
Architecture/Urban Planning 386
Natural Resources & Conservation 378

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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