Physical Sciences at San Jose State University
San Jose State is located in San Jose, California and approximately 36,208 students attend the school each year. Of the 7,192 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University in 2021, 85 of them were physical sciences majors.
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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San Jose State Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
San Jose State Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how San Jose State performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at San Jose State 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 Schools | 715 |
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from San Jose State. This makes it the #80 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at San Jose State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at San Jose State University.
San Jose State Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 40% 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 San Jose State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
San Jose State Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from San Jose State, 57% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
San Jose State 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
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from San Jose State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 67 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
Related Majors
- Architecture & Related Services
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering Technologies
- 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 San Jose State University.
| 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 Daderot under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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