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47 students earned Other Physical Science degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

An Other Physical Science major is the 177th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Other Physical Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a physical sciences (other) major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences (other) majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for Other Physical Science Grads in Virginia

There are 2,870 people in the state and 261,390 people in the nation working in physical sciences (other) jobs.

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Wages for Other Physical Science Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a physical sciences (other) grad in the state is $121,850, compared to a typical salary of $110,090 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer physical sciences (other) degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,321 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,204.

Other Physical Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers physical sciences (other) majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Physical Scientists 10% $125,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Chemistry 691
Physics 353
General Physical Sciences 157
Geological & Earth Sciences 144
Atmospheric Sciences 54
Astronomy & Astrophysics 27
Materials Sciences 5

View all majors related to Other Physical Science

View Nationwide Other Physical Science Report

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