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Physics at Whitworth University

If you plan to study Physics, consider the program at Whitworth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Whitworth University is in Spokane, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 physics degrees were awarded at Whitworth University.

Studying Online at Whitworth University

Many students take online classes at Whitworth University. Of 2,314 students, 43 (2%) studied exclusively online and 92 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Whitworth University

These rankings give you a sense of how Whitworth University’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physics graduates from Whitworth University comes in at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Physics graduates at Whitworth University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Whitworth University are 10% women (1) and 90% men (9).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Whitworth University

Among the 10 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Whitworth University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitworth 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 Whitworth University

This Physics program at Whitworth University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Physics	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at Whitworth University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.