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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WWU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from WWU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from WWU. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Washington 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 | 64 |
| Chemistry | 53 |
| Physics | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 229 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 191 |
| Engineering | 69 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 56 |
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