Physics Schools in Washington

319 students earned Physics degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physics is the 47th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Washington

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	26
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	26

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Washington is as follows:

• Asian: 10.3%
• Black or African American: 0.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
• White: 54.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
• Other Races: 10.0%

Jobs for Physics Grads in Washington

There are 17,310 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

Wages for Physics Jobs in Washington

Physics grads earn an average of $84,200 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

Most Popular Physics Programs in WA

There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Physics Careers in WA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
High School Teachers	19%	$68,740

Related Majors in Washington

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physics.

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
Chemistry	86
Geological & Earth Sciences	57
Atmospheric Sciences	21
Astronomy & Astrophysics	8

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References

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