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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WWU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 55 |
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 262 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 215 |
| Engineering | 90 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 61 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
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