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General Physical Sciences Schools in Washington

740 students earned Physical Science degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of General Physical Sciences Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 735
Bachelor’s Degree 5

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: 15.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 32.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.7%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for General Physical Sciences 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 General Physical Sciences 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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,664 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,323.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,048 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,876.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,928. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

#4

Bellevue College

Bellevue
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

In their early career, BC grads earn an average salary of $43,534. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,324 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending South Seattle will pay a net price of $8,001.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Edmonds Community College will pay a net price of $8,168.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,755 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,382 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,886.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,822 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Clark College

Vancouver
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

40% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Clark College grads earn an average salary of $32,169. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

General Physical Sciences 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 General Physical Sciences

View Nationwide General Physical Sciences Report

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