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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in Washington

40 accredited institutions in Washington offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

40

Colleges

3,840

Graduates/yr

31

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in Washington

PublicBachelor's

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Washington State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Western Washington University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Seattle Central College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Central Washington University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Washington University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Pierce College District

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Whitworth University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Pacific Lutheran University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Green River College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Highline College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Skagit Valley College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Whitman College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

South Puget Sound Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Bellevue College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

South Seattle College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Seattle College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Shoreline Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Edmonds College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Seattle University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Gonzaga University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Puget Sound

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Columbia Basin College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Wenatchee Valley College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Yakima Valley College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Seattle Pacific University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Spokane Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Spokane Falls Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Tacoma Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lower Columbia College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Everett Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Olympic College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Grays Harbor College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Big Bend Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Whatcom Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Walla Walla Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Centralia College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Walla Walla University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Martin's University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Physical Sciences in Washington

Washington has 40 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 3,840 graduates annually. Of these, 31 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Washington residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.