by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Physics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Physics is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at Willamette University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in physics, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
Here are some of the other rankings for Willamette.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Willamette was $1,666 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,300 | $53,300 |
| Fees | $534 | $534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,328 | $13,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,336 | $1,336 |
Learn more about Willamette tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Willamette physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Willamette Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in physics in 2019-2020, 40.0% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24.4%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 33.3% of the physics bachelor’s degrees at Willamette in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 27%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Physics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 15 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to physics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 15 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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