Physics at Washington State University
Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and has a total student population of 31,159. In 2021, 14 physics majors received their bachelor's degree from Wazzu.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physics section at the bottom of this page.
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Wazzu Physics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
- Master’s Degree in Physics
- Doctorate Degree in Physics
Wazzu Physics Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physics programs across the country. The following shows how Wazzu performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physics major at Wazzu is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. 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 |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Value Physics Schools | 193 |
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from Wazzu. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in physics, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics Student Demographics at Wazzu
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Washington State University.
Wazzu Physics Bachelor’s Program
About 93% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physics at Wazzu 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 Washington State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Wazzu Physics Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physics master's degree from Wazzu, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in physics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Wazzu also has a doctoral program available in physics. In 2021, 5 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
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Careers That Physics Grads May Go Into
A degree in physics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WA, the home state for Washington State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in WA | Average Salary in WA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 14,560 | $67,550 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,810 | $153,600 |
| Physicists | 500 | $110,710 |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | 440 | $84,200 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By {} under License
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