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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WMU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from WMU. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from WMU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan 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 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Michigan 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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 37 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 363 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 199 |
| Engineering Technologies | 73 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 46 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.