Best colleges for Physical Sciences in Washington
Ranked by graduates a year
Seattle Central College, Pierce College District and Bellevue College award the most Physical Sciences degrees and certificates in Washington: 64, 47 and 44 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 28 Washington colleges offer Physical Sciences and award 524 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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…
28 institutions offering Physical Sciences in Washington
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Central College Seattle Public | — | 64 | 32% | — | — |
| 2 | Pierce College District Lakewood Public | — | 47 | 31% | — | — |
| 3 | Bellevue College Bellevue Public | — | 44 | 36% | — | — |
| 4 | Green River College Auburn Public | — | 42 | 39% | — | — |
| 5 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia Public | — | 33 | 44% | — | — |
| 6 | Cascadia College Bothell Public | — | 33 | 32% | — | — |
| 7 | Edmonds College Lynnwood Public | — | 29 | 29% | — | — |
| 8 | North Seattle College Seattle Public | — | 27 | 33% | — | — |
| 9 | Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee Public | — | 24 | 43% | — | — |
| 10 | Clark College Vancouver Public | — | 23 | 39% | — | — |
| 11 | Shoreline College Shoreline Public | — | 20 | 29% | — | — |
| 12 | Columbia Basin College Pasco Public | — | 19 | 33% | — | — |
| 13 | South Seattle College Seattle Public | — | 16 | 31% | — | — |
| 14 | Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon Public | — | 15 | 36% | — | — |
| 15 | Whatcom Community College Bellingham Public | — | 14 | 36% | — | — |
| 16 | Highline College Des Moines Public | — | 12 | 35% | — | — |
| 17 | Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla Public | — | 9 | 38% | — | — |
| 18 | Yakima Valley College Yakima Public | — | 9 | 29% | — | — |
| 19 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma Public | — | 8 | 32% | — | — |
| 20 | Big Bend Community College Moses Lake Public | — | 6 | 42% | — | — |
| 21 | Lower Columbia College Longview Public | — | 6 | 23% | — | — |
| 22 | Olympic College Bremerton Public | — | 6 | 31% | — | — |
| 23 | Grays Harbor College Aberdeen Public | — | 4 | 39% | — | — |
| 24 | Centralia College Centralia Public | — | 3 | 42% | — | — |
| 25 | Spokane Community College Spokane Public | — | 3 | 33% | — | — |
| 26 | Spokane Falls Community College Spokane Public | — | 3 | 32% | — | — |
| 27 | Washington State University Pullman Public | — | 3 | 60% | — | — |
| 28 | Everett Community College Everett Public | — | 2 | 37% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Physical Sciences degrees in Washington
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Central College Seattle Public | 64 | Not reported |
| 2 | Pierce College District Lakewood Public | 47 | Not reported |
| 3 | Bellevue College Bellevue Public | 44 | Not reported |
| 4 | Green River College Auburn Public | 42 | Not reported |
| 5 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia Public | 33 | Not reported |
| 6 | Cascadia College Bothell Public | 33 | Not reported |
| 7 | North Seattle College Seattle Public | 27 | Not reported |
| 8 | Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee Public | 24 | Not reported |
| 9 | Clark College Vancouver Public | 23 | Not reported |
| 10 | Columbia Basin College Pasco Public | 19 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 18 Washington colleges offering Physical Sciences
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood | Public | 29 |
| Shoreline College | Shoreline | Public | 20 |
| South Seattle College | Seattle | Public | 16 |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon | Public | 15 |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham | Public | 14 |
| Highline College | Des Moines | Public | 12 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | Public | 9 |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima | Public | 9 |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma | Public | 8 |
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake | Public | 6 |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview | Public | 6 |
| Olympic College | Bremerton | Public | 6 |
| Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | Public | 4 |
| Centralia College | Centralia | Public | 3 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | Public | 3 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | Public | 3 |
| Washington State University | Pullman | Public | 3 |
| Everett Community College | Everett | Public | 2 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).
Top skills
What Natural Sciences Managers earn in Washington
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Physical Sciences programs in Washington.
Which Washington colleges award the most Physical Sciences degrees?+
Seattle Central College (64 graduates a year), Pierce College District (47 graduates a year) and Bellevue College (44 graduates a year) award the most Physical Sciences degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 28 Washington colleges offer Physical Sciences.
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).
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