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2023 Most Popular Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

24 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 Most Popular 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. This report analyzed 24 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.

Check out the physics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

Of the 44 students majoring in physics at Virginia Tech, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

Women make up 23% of the physics majors at the school.

Full Physics at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at William & Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular physics schools in Virginia. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

Of the 26 students majoring in physics at William & Mary, 85% are male and 15% are female.

On average, physics graduates from William & Mary take out $17,188 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

Of the 22 students majoring in physics at GMU, 91% are male and 9% are female.

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Out of the 24 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the # 5 spot on the list. VCU is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond.

Of the 20 students majoring in physics at VCU, 60% are male and 40% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, physics graduates from VCU carry an average student debt load of $27,194.

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#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

With a ranking of #6, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 18% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 82% are male.

Full Physics at James Madison University Report

#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the city of Norfolk.

Of the 11 students majoring in physics at Old Dominion, 82% are male and 18% are female.

The average amount in student loans that physics majors at Old Dominion take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,352.

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Emory and Henry College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the rural area of Emory, Emory & Henry College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in physics at the school are women while 80% are male.

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Virginia Military Institute came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. VMI is a small public school located in the town of Lexington.

Of the 10 students majoring in physics at VMI, 90% are male and 10% are female.

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#8

Roanoke College

Salem, VA

Roanoke College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the suburb of Salem, Roanoke is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 30% of the physics majors at the school.

Full Physics at Roanoke College Report

Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 24 schools only.

  • 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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