by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CWU highly for physical sciences, placing at #410 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 410 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Washington | 19 of 23 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The physical sciences area of study at CWU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 21 |
| Physics | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
CWU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU report a median salary of $49,946 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $24,607 in student loans. This is higher than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at CWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 13 |
