# University of Washington-Bothell Campus: Physics (bachelor's)

Bothell, WA. IPEDS 377555, CIP 40.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-bothell-campus/majors/physics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,474
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,867 (U.S. median for this major: $78,569 across 107 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,113 (U.S. median $23,490)
- Rank in WA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (4 colleges, $75,867): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,702

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,867 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,573 | $24,020 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,350 | $27,368 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,415 | $36,269 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $15,215 | $65,577 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,993 | $112,030 | 3.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Physics at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University | $99,842 | $23,250 | $26,534 | 71% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $75,867 | $17,113 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $75,867 | $17,113 | $12,319 | 65% |
| Western Washington University | $63,833 | not reported | $21,193 | 65% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $102,670 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $203,150 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $182,480 WA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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