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Physics & astronomy at Whitworth University

Whitworth University graduates about 24 physics & astronomy majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 206th of 525 schools we score for physics & astronomy, a solid program at 58 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $100,000 four years out, 1.30× what the same major pays nationally.

58/100Solid#206 of 525 for physics & astronomy →
Graduates a year244% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$100,0001.30× the same major nationally
Admit rate90%whole school
SAT middle 50%1110–1350whole school

Where physics & astronomy happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Dornsife Health Sciences Building, Eric Johnston Science Center, Robinson Science Hall.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 31 · Dorm 16 · Athletics 12 · Offices 2 · Chapel 2 · Arts 2.

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Nearby in the physics & astronomy ranking

  1. St. Lawrence University 59
  2. Drake University 59
  3. Saint Johns University 59
  4. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Daytona Beach 58
  5. San Diego State University 58
  6. Temple University 58
  7. Allegheny College 58
  8. Rollins College 58

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Whitworth University with every school we score in physics & astronomy. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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