Physical Sciences at California State University - East Bay
Cal State East Bay is located in Hayward, California and approximately 16,253 students attend the school each year. Of the 4,189 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from California State University - East Bay in 2021, 20 of them were physical sciences majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Cal State East Bay Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Cal State East Bay Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at Cal State East Bay compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at Cal State East Bay is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Schools | 409 |
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Cal State East Bay. This makes it the #212 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Cal State East Bay
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at California State University - East Bay.
Cal State East Bay Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 23% more racial-ethnic minorities in its physical sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from California State University - East Bay with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Cal State East Bay Physical Sciences Master’s Program
In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of degree recipients. That is 35% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from California State University - East Bay with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Cal State East Bay also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from California State University - East Bay. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Physics | 7 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Engineering
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for California State University - East Bay.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 31,580 | $175,010 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 12,750 | $91,890 |
| Chemists | 10,430 | $88,570 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,870 | $168,790 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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