by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Certificate | 8 |
| Master’s | 5 |
The physical sciences field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS has not been ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $46,354 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 8 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 88% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 5 |