by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Physics Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
Of the 16 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WWU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
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, 75% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WWU physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 64 |
| Chemistry | 53 |
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