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Physics at Western Kentucky University

If you are interested in studying Physics, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 physics degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University

Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Western Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Physics graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Western Kentucky University are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 4 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

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

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Western Kentucky University

This Physics program at Western Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	4

Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.