by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western highly for physical sciences, ranked #414 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 414 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 13 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 5 |
This physical sciences field at Western includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 79 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $20,824 in student loans. This is lower than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
Learn more about Western tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.