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Biological & Physical Sciences in California

Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in California

18,480 students earned Biological & Physical Sciences degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Biological & Physical Sciences is the 4th most popular major out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors in California

Biological & Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 17,824
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 474
Post-Master’s Certificate 90
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 90
Master’s Degree 88
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a biological & physical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological & physical sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.9%
  • White: 22.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Sciences Grads in California

In this state, there are 7,870 people employed in jobs related to a biological & physical sciences degree, compared to 60,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, biological & physical sciences grads earn an average of $168,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,680.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer biological & physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,417 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,034 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,756. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto
760 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,988 Total Students

18% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,093. 89% of students get financical aid.

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Sierra College

Rocklin
749 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
557 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,142. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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553 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Riverside City College will pay a net price of $4,699. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara
506 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,525 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 37 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,174.

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#7

Golden West College

Huntington Beach
485 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,396 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. 32% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Golden West College will pay a net price of $3,513.

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#8

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills
479 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,521 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,003.

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#9

Victor Valley College

Victorville
418 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,777 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. 18% of the teachers are full time.

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Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
405 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,948 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SMC will pay a net price of $4,167.

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Biological & Physical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers biological & physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

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