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Physics at Western Kentucky University

5 Bachelor's Degrees
#202 Overall Quality
The Physics major is part of the physical sciences program at Western Kentucky University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at WKU

WKU Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 111
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 112
Best Value Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 127
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 130
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 140
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 147
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 149
Best Value Colleges for Physics 149
Best Physics Colleges for Veterans 171
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 174
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 185
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 186
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 188
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 189
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 197
Best Physics Schools 202
Highest Paid Physics Graduates 203
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physics Graduates 208
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 209
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 212

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.

Physics Student Diversity at WKU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Western Kentucky University.

WKU Physics Bachelor’s Program

All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from WKU in 2021 were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 34
Geological & Earth Sciences 25
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 9
General Physical Sciences 1

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