by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Whitman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Whitman is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. 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, Whitman College handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Whitman paid an average of $2,545 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,070 | $61,070 |
| Fees | $422 | $422 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,640 | $14,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about Whitman tuition and fees.
Of the 6 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Whitman in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Whitman does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Whitman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Whitman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.