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Biological & Physical Science at Washington State University

Biological & Physical Science at Washington State University

If you are interested in studying Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington State University is in Pullman, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 biological & physical science degrees were granted at Washington State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University

Online coursework is an option at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Washington State University

Rankings can help you compare Washington State University’s Biological & Physical Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 90
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 5
Best Value Washington #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 191
Best Value Far Western (Region) #81 of 92
Best Value Nationwide #137 of 190

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Washington State University

Students who complete Washington State University’s Biological & Physical Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biological & Physical Science at Washington State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,602
2 years $33,281
3 years $39,164
4 years $55,611
5 years $68,997

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Washington State University earn a median of $55,611, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Biological & Physical Science earnings compared with all majors at Washington State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Washington State University comes in at $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biological & Physical Science graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Washington State University are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).

Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 20 bachelor’s biological & physical science graduates at Washington State University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

Washington State University gender breakdown of Biological & Physical Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 5
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biological & Physical Science majors at Washington State University

Minority students account for 45% of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 50%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at Washington State University

This Biological & Physical Science program at Washington State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences 20

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at Washington State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Biological & Physical Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967

References

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