by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Washington and Lee ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Washington and Lee is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Washington and Lee paid an average of $2,110 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,315 | $63,315 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,685 | $17,685 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Washington and Lee. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Washington and Lee does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Washington and Lee University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.