by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WashU compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.
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WashU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
To complete a bachelor’s at WashU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $17,360 in student loans. This is below $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Read more about WashU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 63% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at WashU were Non-Resident Alien. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at Washington University in St Louis.
This physical sciences program at WashU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Materials Science | 3 |