Physical Sciences at Eastern Washington University
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at Eastern Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Washington University sits in Cheney, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Washington University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Washington University. Of 10,492 students, 3,572 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,080 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Eastern Washington University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Washington University’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Washington | #14 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #65 of 122 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #85 of 122 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #300 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Eastern Washington University
Those who finish Eastern Washington University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,280 |
| 2 years | $37,612 |
| 3 years | $51,956 |
| 4 years | $52,869 |
| 5 years | $64,246 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Eastern Washington University earn a median of $52,869, compared with $55,679 for all Eastern Washington University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Eastern Washington University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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