by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Washington State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Washington State University highly for physical sciences, coming in at #246 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 246 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Washington | 7 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
The physical sciences field at Washington State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 121 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University handed out 156 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Washington State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Washington State University earn a median of $50,027 a year. This is below $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,905 in student loans. This is higher than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University handed out 2 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Washington State University is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Washington State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 19 |
