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, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at WUSTL was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Physics Schools | 54 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from WUSTL. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WUSTL was $2,573 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
Of the 15 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
The physics program at WUSTL awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.