by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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UW Seattle was ranked #22 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 195 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in physics from UW Seattle. This makes it the #5 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $41,474. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, physics students borrow a median amount of $52,884 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,407 for all physics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physics program at UW Seattle is $484 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 151 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from UW Seattle. About 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 129 |
| Chemistry | 127 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 40 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.