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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from CWU. This makes it the #221 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from CWU in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the CWU physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Of the 4 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CWU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Central Washington University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 20 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 92 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 65 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 11 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.