Washington · Physical Sciences

Best institutions to study Physical Sciences in Washington

The Physical Sciences program, also known as Physical Sciences, General, focuses on the study of non-living systems within the realm of natural science. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the principles that…

Institutions
28
offering CIP 40.01
States offered
32
with a program page
Degrees / yr
524
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
36%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Natural Sciences Managers
$200,200
BLS OEWS May 2025

28 institutions offering Physical Sciences in Washington

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Seattle Central College
Seattle Public
6432%
2Pierce College District
Lakewood Public
4731%
3Bellevue College
Bellevue Public
4436%
4Green River College
Auburn Public
4239%
5South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia Public
3344%
6Cascadia College
Bothell Public
3332%
7Edmonds College
Lynnwood Public
2929%
8North Seattle College
Seattle Public
2733%
9Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee Public
2443%
10Clark College
Vancouver Public
2339%
11Shoreline College
Shoreline Public
2029%
12Columbia Basin College
Pasco Public
1933%
13South Seattle College
Seattle Public
1631%
14Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon Public
1536%
15Whatcom Community College
Bellingham Public
1436%
16Highline College
Des Moines Public
1235%
17Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla Public
938%
18Yakima Valley College
Yakima Public
929%
19Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Public
832%
20Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake Public
642%
21Lower Columbia College
Longview Public
623%
22Olympic College
Bremerton Public
631%
23Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen Public
439%
24Centralia College
Centralia Public
342%
25Spokane Community College
Spokane Public
333%
26Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Public
332%
27Washington State University
Pullman Public
360%
28Everett Community College
Everett Public
237%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~8,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$161,180
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWriting

What Natural Sciences Managers earn in Washington

Jobs in Washington
2,490
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$200,200
median $182,480
Best-paying metro
$214,620
Kennewick-Richland, WA

Related careers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physical Sciences programs in Washington.

How much do Natural Sciences Managers earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Washington is $200,200 (median $182,480), across about 2,490 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Physical Sciences program?+

The Physical Sciences program, also known as Physical Sciences, General, focuses on the study of non-living systems within the realm of natural science. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the principles that…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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