by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU highly for physical sciences, ranked #221 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 221 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan | 4 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 of 62 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This physical sciences area of study at WMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 27 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Physics | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 4 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
WMU is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 1 |