Physics at Pasadena City College
If you are interested in studying Physics, take a look at what Pasadena City College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pasadena City College is in Pasadena, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 physics degrees were granted at Pasadena City College.
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Online Class Availability at Pasadena City College
Online coursework is an option at Pasadena City College. Of 24,597 students, 6,364 (26%) studied exclusively online and 7,896 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physics graduates at Pasadena City College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Pasadena City College are 14% women (5) and 86% men (31).
Physics Associate’s Program at Pasadena City College
Of the 36 associate’s physics degrees awarded at Pasadena City College, 14% were women (5) and 86% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Pasadena City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Pasadena City College, 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 Pasadena City College
This Physics program at Pasadena City College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at Pasadena City College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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
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