Physical Sciences at California State University - San Marcos
CSUSM is located in San Marcos, California and has a total student population of 16,367. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students received a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from CSUSM.
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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CSUSM Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
CSUSM Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how CSUSM performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at CSUSM 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 Focused Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 312 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 369 |
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from CSUSM. This makes it the #282 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at CSUSM
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at California State University - San Marcos.
CSUSM Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 9% 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 - San Marcos with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
CSUSM Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
CSUSM 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 table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at California State University - San Marcos. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 14 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
Related Majors
- Engineering
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Computer & Information Sciences
- 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 - San Marcos.
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Eamuscatuli under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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