Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WCU stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at WCU report a median salary of $52,290 a year. This is lower than $62,314, the median for all majors at WCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,059 | $3,309 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WCU are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at WCU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
This physical sciences program at WCU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Physics | 11 |