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Physics at Western Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, you may want to check out the program at Western Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Washington University sits in Bellingham, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 physics degrees were granted at Western Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Washington University

Online coursework is an option at Western Washington University. Of 14,710 students, 226 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Western Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Western Washington University’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 6
Best Value	Washington	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#25 of 89
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#78 of 89
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#114 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#162 of 257

Earnings for Physics Graduates from Western Washington University

Students who complete Western Washington University’s Physics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,871
2 years	$48,432

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physics graduates at Western Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Western Washington University are 28% women (5) and 72% men (13).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University

Of the 18 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Western Washington University, 28% were women (5) and 72% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University, below 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 Washington University

This Physics program at Western Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	18

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.