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Engineering Physics Schools in California

91 Engineering Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Engineering Physics is the 222nd most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Physics Majors in California

Engineering Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 61
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In California, a engineering physics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering physics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 30.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.7%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Physics Grads in California

65,650 people in the state and 445,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering physics.

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Wages for Engineering Physics Jobs in California

In this state, engineering physics grads earn an average of $129,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $125,280.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer engineering physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $129,420 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 63% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $56,844 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

#4

Biola University

La Mirada
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $33,269.

#5

Westmont College

Santa Barbara
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,226 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,616 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,004 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at PLNU.

#6

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $77,174 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

#8

Whittier College

Whittier
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,564 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,740. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $58,630 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

Engineering Physics Careers in CA

Some of the careers engineering physics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Physicists 17% $112,980
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Engineers 9% $107,300
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering physics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Mechanical Engineering 5,137
Electrical Engineering 4,695
Computer Engineering 3,384
Civil Engineering 3,198
Biomedical Engineering 1,744
Aeronautical Engineering 1,275
General Engineering 1,257
Chemical Engineering 1,136

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