Physics at College of the Canyons
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, consider the program at College of the Canyons. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of the Canyons is in Santa Clarita, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 physics degrees were awarded at College of the Canyons.
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Online Class Availability at College of the Canyons
Many students take online classes at College of the Canyons. Of 18,075 students, 5,786 (32%) studied exclusively online and 5,845 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Physics Graduates from College of the Canyons
Students who complete College of the Canyons’s Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $57,486 |
| 5 years | $72,279 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Physics graduates from College of the Canyons report median earnings of $57,486, compared with $42,130 for all College of the Canyons graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at College of the Canyons, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at College of the Canyons are 50% women (16) and 50% men (16).
Physics Associate’s Program at College of the Canyons
Among the 32 associate’s physics graduates at College of the Canyons, 50% were women (16) and 50% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics associate’s degree recipients at College of the Canyons.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Physics associate’s degree recipients at College of the Canyons, above the national average of 67%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at College of the Canyons
The Physics program at College of the Canyons breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 32 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Those who complete Physics program at College of the Canyons pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.