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Physics Schools in Washington

74 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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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.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Washington

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

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

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

Physics Careers in WA

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 20% $69,470
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Physicists 15% $103,900

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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