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Physical Sciences Schools in Georgia

1,070 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 816
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 132
Master’s Degree 108
Associate Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6

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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.4%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $34,072.

#2

Emory University

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

In their early career, Emory grads earn an average salary of $61,633. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. A typical student attending Georgia Tech will pay a net price of $14,974.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,257.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,250 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,444.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263. 94% of students get financical aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,706 a year.

Physical Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Physicists 20% $97,540
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $46,230
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 18% $66,420
Professors 15% $0
Engineering Professors 15% $87,610
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Architectural and Engineering Managers 15% $136,310
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $75,940
Chemistry Professors 14% $76,190
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 13% $101,360
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Geoscientists 10% $62,040
Chemists 10% $82,190
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 10% $123,030
Physical Scientists 7% $109,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer & Information Sciences 8,045
Engineering 5,301
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,996
Mathematics & Statistics 921
Agriculture 876
Communications Technology/Support 692
Engineering Technologies 686
Science Technologies 676

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