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The physical sciences major at WKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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, Western Kentucky University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WKU. This makes it the #235 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
The physical sciences program at WKU awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WKU physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from WKU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Kentucky University.
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 | 39 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Physics | 4 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 140 |
| Engineering | 91 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 78 |
| Engineering Technologies | 44 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.