2023 Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 392 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, physics is the #49 most popular major in Washington.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington
Check out the physics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Washington Schools for a Bachelor's in Physics
Our analysis found Pacific Lutheran University to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington. Located in the suburb of Tacoma, PLU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Washington University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.
Physics majors at UW Seattle take out an average of $17,050 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $456.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Washington University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. WWU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bellingham.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. UW Bothell is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, physics graduates from UW Bothell carry an average student debtload of $17,050. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $456.
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Whitworth University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the large suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Central Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, physics graduates from CWU take out $22,567 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Washington State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Wazzu is a fairly large public school located in the town of Pullman.
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Request InformationBest Physics Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,218 |
| Oregon | 187 |
| Nevada | 50 |
| Hawaii | 10 |
| Alaska | 4 |
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Physics Related Rankings by Major
Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Physics
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.