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Physics Schools in Washington

392 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Physics major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Washington

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 318
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.8%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Washington

There are 17,310 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Washington

Physics grads earn an average of $84,200 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,620 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $11,562.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,093 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 96% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,602 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,024.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,514. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,979 a year.

#9

Whitman College

Walla Walla
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Graduates earn an average $42,773 after graduation.

#10

Seattle University

Seattle
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U.

Physics Careers in WA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 20% $69,470
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Physicists 15% $103,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Physical Sciences 740
Chemistry 352
Geological & Earth Sciences 339
Astronomy & Astrophysics 70
Atmospheric Sciences 43

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