Highest Earning Bachelor's Physical Sciences Programs in Virginia
These are the highest earning bachelor's physical sciences programs in virginia, ranked by median earnings. The ranking includes 17 programs, with George Mason University leading at $96,138.
| Rank | Institution | Program | State | Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University | Physics | VA | $96,138 | 13 |
| 2 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Physics | VA | $92,746 | 42 |
| 3 | William & Mary | Chemistry | VA | $78,270 | 41 |
| 4 | William & Mary | Physics | VA | $77,863 | 40 |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Physics | VA | $77,737 | 16 |
| 6 | George Mason University | Chemistry | VA | $77,681 | 26 |
| 7 | James Madison University | Chemistry | VA | $74,631 | 28 |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Chemistry | VA | $73,395 | 53 |
| 9 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Chemistry | VA | $68,174 | 98 |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Atmospheric Sciences | VA | $67,892 | 40 |
| 11 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Chemistry | VA | $67,439 | 95 |
| 12 | Christopher Newport University | Chemistry | VA | $66,171 | 27 |
| 13 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Geological Sciences | VA | $59,969 | 19 |
| 14 | University of Mary Washington | Physical Sciences, Other | VA | $59,594 | 20 |
| 15 | Old Dominion University | Geological Sciences | VA | $56,255 | 15 |
| 16 | George Mason University | Geological Sciences | VA | $53,441 | 17 |
| 17 | James Madison University | Geological Sciences | VA | $51,500 | 26 |
Methodology
Programs in Virginia ranked by highest earning. Only includes bachelor's programs in CIP family 40 (Physical Sciences) with at least 10 completers. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.