Physical Sciences Schools in Washington

487 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a physical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Washington is as follows:

• Asian: 14.8%
• Black or African American: 3.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
• White: 35.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 22.6%
• Other Races: 11.9%

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Washington

16,370 people in the state and 1,111,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $67,550, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

Physical Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
High School Teachers	19%	$68,740
Natural Sciences Managers	18%	$141,360

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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