2023 Best Value Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for physics students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Washington Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Physics
Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Washington University the best value school in Washington for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
EWU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,922 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western Washington University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value physics schools in Washington. WWU is a large public school located in the small city of Bellingham.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WWU are $8,703 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Washington University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CWU are $8,685 a year. On average, physics graduates from CWU take out $22,567 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 8 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Seattle are $12,076 a year. 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.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UW Seattle is ranked #3 for overall quality for physics in Washington.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a great value for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW Bothell is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell.
UW Bothell undergraduate students pay an average of $11,950 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW Bothell also is in the top 20% of our Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking.
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Washington State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Wazzu is a fairly large public school located in the town of Pullman.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wazzu are $12,417 a year.
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Pacific Lutheran University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the large suburb of Tacoma, PLU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
PLU undergraduate students pay an average of $47,576 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #8, Whitworth University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Whitworth are $47,590 per year.
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Request InformationBest Value Physics Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Value Physics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,218 |
| Oregon | 187 |
| Nevada | 50 |
| Hawaii | 10 |
| Alaska | 4 |
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Majors Related to Physics
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.
- 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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