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UW Seattle is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 248 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 420 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 459 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 93 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UW Seattle. This makes it the #7 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 99 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
Of the 420 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UW Seattle in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 69 |
| Other Races | 33 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from UW Seattle. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 262 |
| Chemistry | 129 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 127 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 51 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 43 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,594 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,169 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 499 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 260 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 245 |
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