Washington · Physical Sciences

Best Physical Sciences institutions in Washington, ranked by earnings

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
27
offering CIP 40.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
481
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
36%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Natural Sciences Managers
$204,820
BLS OEWS 2024

27 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
7632%
2Green River College
Auburn Public
4439%
3Pierce College District
Lakewood Public
4131%
4Highline College
Des Moines Public
3335%
5Clark College
Vancouver Public
3239%
6South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia Public
2544%
7North Seattle College
Seattle Public
2333%
8Cascadia College
Bothell Public
2332%
9Bellevue College
Bellevue Public
2236%
10Shoreline Community College
Shoreline Public
2229%
11Edmonds College
Lynnwood Public
2129%
12Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon Public
2136%
13South Seattle College
Seattle Public
1631%
14Columbia Basin College
Pasco Public
1133%
15Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Public
932%
16Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee Public
943%
17Yakima Valley College
Yakima Public
829%
18Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen Public
739%
19Whatcom Community College
Bellingham Public
736%
20Washington State University
Pullman Public
660%
21Olympic College
Bremerton Public
531%
22Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla Public
538%
23Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake Public
442%
24Everett Community College
Everett Public
437%
25Spokane Community College
Spokane Public
333%
26Centralia College
Centralia Public
242%
27Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Public
232%

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
3,070
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$204,820
median $178,270
Best-paying metro
$219,300
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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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 $204,820 (median $178,270), across about 3,070 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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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