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2023 Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

9 Colleges
$39,260 Avg Salary
$22,756 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 353 degrees and certificates were awarded to physics students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #68 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Virginia to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

Check out the physics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Physics

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in Virginia for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

Full Physics at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, physics majors at William & Mary accumulate an average of around $17,188 in student debt.

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#4

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bridgewater College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Mary Washington helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Virginia. UMW is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg.

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#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

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#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree physics programs. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a very large student population.

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#8

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Radford, Radford is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, physics majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $27,194 in student debt.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 244
North Carolina 356
Florida 358
Tennessee 156
Kentucky 77
South Carolina 107
Louisiana 93
Arkansas 80
Alabama 117
Mississippi 45
West Virginia 44

One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 21,239
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,821
General Physical Sciences 3,823
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,375
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 1,140

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.

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