by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WashU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #13 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 13 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Missouri | 1 of 4 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 13 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Find out more about WashU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 87% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU are White. Roughly 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 11 |