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Physical Science in Washington

Physical Science Schools in Washington

487 Physical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Science is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Science Majors in Washington

Physical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 478
Bachelor’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a physical science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.6%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Physical Science Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 16,370 people employed in jobs related to a physical science degree, compared to 1,111,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Science Jobs in Washington

Physical Science grads earn an average of $67,550 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer physical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 34% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,670.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Seattle Central will pay a net price of $6,612. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

A typical student attending North Seattle will pay a net price of $8,273. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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Bellevue College

Bellevue
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

25% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $8,774. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,324 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,234. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,583. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Of all the students who attend this school, 49% get financial aid.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 47% get financial aid. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,382 Total Students

A typical student attending Shoreline Community College will pay a net price of $8,768. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,050. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Clark College

Vancouver
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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Physical Science Careers in WA

Some of the careers physical science majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical science.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Physics 392
Chemistry 352
Geological & Earth Sciences 339
Astronomy & Astrophysics 70
Atmospheric Sciences 43

View all majors related to Physical Science

View Nationwide Physical Science Report

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