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Physics at California State University-Sacramento

Physics at California State University-Sacramento

If you plan to study Physics, consider the program at California State University-Sacramento. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 physics degrees were awarded at California State University-Sacramento.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Sacramento

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at California State University-Sacramento

Use these rankings to compare California State University-Sacramento’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #17 of 77
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 89
Best Value Nationwide #38 of 257
Best Value Far Western (Region) #41 of 89
Best Value California #43 of 77
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #56 of 259

Earnings for Physics Graduates from California State University-Sacramento

Graduates of California State University-Sacramento’s Physics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,387

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Physics graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento

Of the 11 bachelor’s physics graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

California State University-Sacramento gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 4
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at California State University-Sacramento

Minority students account for 55% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, higher than the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at California State University-Sacramento

The Physics program at California State University-Sacramento offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Physics 11
Other Physics 2

Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Graduates of the Physics program at California State University-Sacramento pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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