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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Whitworth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Whitworth was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 52 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitworth University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Whitworth is $65,316. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Whitworth was $2,070 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,600 | $49,600 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,825 | $3,825 |
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The physics program at Whitworth awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitworth University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Whitworth 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 Whitworth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Whitworth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
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