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The bachelor's program at WUSTL was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WUSTL. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 33 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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Of the 45 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Of the 22 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 36% were men and 64% were 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Washington University in St Louis.
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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 601 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 467 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 355 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 129 |
| Engineering Technologies | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.