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Physical Sciences at Western Kentucky University

Physical Sciences at Western Kentucky University

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University

Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Western Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #7 of 7
Best Value Southeast (Region) #31 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #98 of 110

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Those who finish Western Kentucky University’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at Western Kentucky University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,565
2 years $29,439
3 years $45,351
4 years $46,354
5 years $54,234

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Western Kentucky University report median earnings of $46,354, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Western Kentucky University

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physical Sciences program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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