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Physical Sciences in Washington

Physical Sciences Schools in Washington

1,629 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 11th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 931
Associate Degree 478
Master’s Degree 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 99
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.7%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Washington

There are 31,590 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Washington

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $92,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

612 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,404. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

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97 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,670. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

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

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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. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Bellevue College

Bellevue
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

25% of students get financical aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU.

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#9

Whitman College

Walla Walla
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. An average student at Whitman will pay a net price of $35,627.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,324 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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Physical Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 18% $85,380
Astronomers 17% $0
Chemists 10% $80,550
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $148,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Engineering 3,545
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,479
Engineering Technologies 1,051
Mathematics & Statistics 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 835
Agriculture 650
Architecture/Urban Planning 349
Science Technologies 54

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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