by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Wazzu ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Physics Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from Wazzu. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wazzu was $1,382 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Wazzu. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Wazzu in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 120 |
| Chemistry | 36 |
| General Physical Sciences | 11 |
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