Physics at Western Washington University

We’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 Western Washington University compares to other colleges that offer physics.

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Rankings
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Physics Degrees Available at Western Washington University

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics

Western Washington University Physics Rankings

Western Washington University ranks competitively among schools offering physics. In particular, it placed #103 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Far Western.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington	2
Best Physics Schools in Washington	2
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington	4
Best Value Physics Schools in Washington	4
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	26
Best Physics Schools in the Far Western US Region	28
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	29
Best Value Physics Schools in the Far Western US Region	83
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	102
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	103
Best Physics Schools	111
Best Value Physics Schools	165

Popularity of Physics at Western Washington University

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Washington University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in physics.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from Western Washington University Cost?

$9,582 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Western Washington University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,572	$27,365
Fees	$1,342	$1,342

Learn more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.

Western Washington University Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 72% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.

Western Washington University gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree grads

The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in physics.

Ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Western Washington University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	12
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Physics Student Diversity at Western Washington University

Here are the demographics of the physics majors at Western Washington University.

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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