Physics at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
58 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
60
Optimistic
58
Base Case
60
Pessimistic
Earnings $41,474/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market Large (77,700 openings/yr)
ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #29 of 75 Physics programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Physics graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $862K $817K $710K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.2x 16.3x 14.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.1x 4.9x 4.2x
Probability of Field Employment 70% 62% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 60 58 60

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,236
Out-of-state: $167,652 (4.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$43,592
13% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,415
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$82,775
100% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $41,474/yr, Physics graduates from University of Washington-Bothell Campus land near the $46,482 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 16.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $15,415 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #29 out of 75 programs, University of Washington-Bothell Campus's Physics offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $41,474 to $82,775 over five years (100% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Washington-Bothell Campus

With 92% of applicants admitted, University of Washington-Bothell Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,228 in Bothell, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Physicists $166,290/yr
Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Physics teachers, postsecondary $97,360/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Washington-Bothell Campus's Physics program score?
This program scores 58/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Physics graduates.
How vulnerable is Physics to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Physics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →