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Biological & Physical Science at Whitworth University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what Whitworth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Whitworth University is located in Spokane, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 biological & physical science graduations were recorded at Whitworth University.

Studying Online at Whitworth University

Online coursework is an option at Whitworth University. Among 2,314 students, 43 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 92 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Whitworth University

Use these rankings to compare Whitworth University’s Biological & Physical Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#4 of 5
Best Value	Washington	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#37 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#80 of 191
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#91 of 92
Best Value	Nationwide	#181 of 190

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Whitworth University

Those who finish Whitworth University’s Biological & Physical Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,842
2 years	$25,194
3 years	$33,572
4 years	$54,728
5 years	$57,341

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Whitworth University report median earnings of $54,728, compared with $56,456 for all Whitworth University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Whitworth University stands at $25,990.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Biological & Physical Science graduates at Whitworth University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Whitworth University are 80% women (40) and 20% men (10).

Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Program at Whitworth University

Among the 50 bachelor’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Whitworth University, 80% were women (40) and 20% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 32% of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitworth University, lower than 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 Whitworth University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	50

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Graduates of the Biological & Physical Science program at Whitworth University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Biological & Physical Science majors, 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

• 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.