by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Washington State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Washington State University highly for physical sciences, coming in at #228 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 228 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Washington | 7 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
The physical sciences field at Washington State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 121 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington State University awarded 8 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Washington State University has not been ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington State University handed out 19 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Washington State University is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Washington State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 156 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |