Physical Sciences colleges in Georgia, ranked by graduates
17 colleges in Georgia awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023: 715 degrees, 1.7% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.4% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Emory University graduated the most (121, 5.9% of its class). 12 of the 17 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 69%; the most selective is Emory University at 11%.
Physical Sciences colleges in Georgia
Every Georgia college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its physical sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University | Private | 121 | 5.9% | 11% | 1520 |
| 2 | Georgia Tech | Public | 108 | 2.4% | 14% | 1530 |
| 3 | Georgia State University | Public | 98 | 1.9% | 55% | 1200 |
| 4 | University of Georgia | Public | 68 | 0.8% | 38% | 1430 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State University | Public | 50 | 0.8% | 69% | 1200 |
| 6 | North Georgia | Public | 37 | 1.6% | 68% | 1120 |
| 7 | Mercer University | Private | 36 | 3.1% | 69% | 1310 |
| 8 | Augusta University | Public | 31 | 3.1% | 86% | 1120 |
| 9 | Valdosta State University | Public | 29 | 2% | 72% | 1100 |
| 10 | Georgia Southern University | Public | 28 | 0.7% | 88% | 1170 |
| 11 | Columbus State University | Public | 26 | 2.7% | 99% | 1100 |
| 12 | Georgia Gwinnett College | Public | 17 | 1.4% | 96% | 1100 |
| 13 | Berry College | Private | 16 | 3.4% | 64% | 1280 |
| 14 | Georgia College | Public | 16 | 1.4% | 78% | 1120 |
| 15 | Dalton State College | Public | 14 | 2.6% | 78% | 1100 |
| 16 | Clark Atlanta University | Private | 10 | 2.3% | 64% | 1020 |
| 17 | Morehouse College | Private | 10 | 2.4% | 44% | 1150 |
Questions about physical sciences colleges in Georgia
What is the best college for physical sciences in Georgia?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest physical sciences programs in Georgia are Emory University (121), Georgia Tech (108), Georgia State University (98). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Georgia college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Georgia offer physical sciences?
17 four-year colleges in Georgia awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023, 12 public and 5 private, for 715 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for physical sciences in Georgia?
At the 12 public universities on this list, Georgia residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Physical Sciences elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.