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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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CWU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences. In particular, it placed #438 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #103 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU report a median salary of $49,946 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $24,607 in student loans. This is higher than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
Find out more about CWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at CWU are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington 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 | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at Central Washington University.
The physical sciences program at CWU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Physics | 19 |