by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WashU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU highly for physical sciences, ranked #9 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 9 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 of 9 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 36 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
This physical sciences field at WashU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 4 |
| Materials Sciences | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at WashU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $17,360 in student loans. This is below $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 35 |