Best Value Physics Colleges in Washington

Washington's Physics programs show remarkable cost efficiency, with University of Washington-Bothell delivering the same $46,620 median earnings as the flagship Seattle campus while charging just $10,898 net price. The 14 programs span from $10,898 to $38,920 in net costs, yet earnings potential remains relatively tight between $41,565 and $54,661. This stability reflects Washington's tech-heavy economy, where Physics graduates find opportunities at companies like Microsoft and Boeing that value analytical and computational skills. Public options dominate the value market, with four universities offering sub-$19,000 net prices while maintaining solid job market connections.

Programs

$10,898 – $38,920

Net Price Range

$47,580

Avg. Program Earnings

67.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Physics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, Washington	$10,898	$46,620	$12,559	68.2%	88.1%
2	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$46,620	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
3	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$41,565	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
4	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$48,432	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
5	Whitworth University Spokane, Washington	$25,884	$54,661	$50,920	68.4%	90.5%
6	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$13,091		$8,353	47.2%	96.1%
7	Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington	$36,371		$53,500	86.9%	69.7%
8	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington	$21,370		$50,964	71.0%	88.9%
9	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$38,920		$59,900	67.9%	82.7%
10	Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington	$24,820		$38,814	62.1%	90.7%
11	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802		$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
12	Walla Walla University College Place, Washington	$23,992		$33,027	64.2%
13	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401		$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
14	Whitman College Walla Walla, Washington	$35,506		$61,492	81.0%	47.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington-Bothell such strong value for Physics?

UW-Bothell charges $10,898 net price while delivering $46,620 median earnings, matching the flagship campus earnings at nearly $3,000 less cost. The 88% acceptance rate makes admission more accessible than Seattle's 48% rate.

How do private colleges compare for Physics value in Washington?

Whitworth University leads private options with $54,661 earnings at $25,884 net cost, while most private schools charge $30,000-plus. Only Whitworth and Pacific Lutheran stay under $26,000 net among private institutions.

Is there significant earnings difference between Washington Physics programs?

Earnings span just $13,096 from Central Washington's $41,565 to Whitworth's $54,661. This narrow range suggests Washington's job market provides consistent opportunities regardless of which program students choose.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Washington Physics?

Not consistently. Gonzaga charges $36,371 net with 87% graduation rate, while UW-Seattle achieves 84% at just $13,485 net. Central Washington shows the challenge at $14,715 net but only 50% graduation rate.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.