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Physical Sciences Schools in Washington

1,950 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

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 955
Associate Degree 735
Master’s Degree 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 113
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 113
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 113
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14

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: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.0%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 81% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $12,017.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

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

69% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 49% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,323. 46% of the teachers are full time.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 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.

#7

Bellevue College

Bellevue
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

41% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 34% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $8,343.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

#9

Whitman College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,894. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,324 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending South Seattle will pay a net price of $8,001.

Physical Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 25% $91,460
Environmental Science Professors 25% $76,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $78,230
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
Physics Postsecondary Professors 20% $69,470
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Professors 19% $65,210
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 18% $85,380
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Hydrologists 17% $85,190
Geoscientists 17% $88,060
Astronomers 17% $0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 16% $89,260
Physicists 15% $103,900
Forensic Science Technicians 10% $58,920
Chemists 10% $80,550
Physical Scientists 6% $107,230
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $148,400
Materials Scientists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Computer & Information Sciences 5,454
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

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