Physics at Diablo Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, consider the program at Diablo Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Diablo Valley College is in Pleasant Hill, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 physics graduations were recorded at Diablo Valley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Diablo Valley College
Distance learning is available at Diablo Valley College. Among 17,228 students, 5,536 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,397 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physics graduates at Diablo Valley College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Diablo Valley College are 18% women (2) and 82% men (9).
Physics Associate’s Program at Diablo Valley College
Of the 11 associate’s physics degrees awarded at Diablo Valley College, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College, below 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 Diablo Valley College
This Physics program at Diablo Valley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Those who complete Physics program at Diablo Valley College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
- 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
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