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Physical Sciences at Washburn University

If you are interested in studying physical sciences, you may want to check out the program at Washburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washburn University is located in Topeka, Kansas and has a total student population of 5,880. In 2021, 14 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from Washburn University.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

Washburn University Physical Sciences Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences

Washburn University Physical Sciences Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at Washburn University compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The physical sciences major at Washburn University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 589
Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools 649

Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Washburn University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Washburn University.

Washburn University Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

21% Women
Of the 14 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in physical sciences from Washburn University in 2021, 79% were men and 21% were women.

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About 71% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at Washburn University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 10
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Washburn University also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Washburn University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Physics 9
Chemistry 5

Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KS, the home state for Washburn University.

Occupation Jobs in KS Average Salary in KS
High School Teachers 11,660 $51,490
Architectural and Engineering Managers 1,520 $129,220
Chemists 660 $77,600
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 470 $76,780
Forensic Science Technicians 330 $50,860

References

*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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