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. See how WKU, HILLTOPPERS stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $46,354 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at Western Kentucky University.
This physical sciences program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |