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UW Seattle was ranked #31 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences 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 380 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 420 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UW Seattle. This makes it the #7 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 99 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 380 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UW Seattle. About 65% were men and 35% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 76 |
| Other Races | 35 |
UW Seattle does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 209 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 129 |
| Chemistry | 127 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 40 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,580 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,308 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 583 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 281 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 261 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.