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Physical Sciences in California

Physical Sciences Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 7,864 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,688
Associate Degree 2,259
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 932
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 932
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 932
Master’s Degree 879
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 90
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.5%
  • White: 32.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in California

196,820 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $113,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

598 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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560 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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400 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This public school has an average net price of $15,482. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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371 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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367 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. This public school has an average net price of $12,426. 80% of students get financical aid.

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343 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,601. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

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270 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis.

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243 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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225 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $14,306. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,721. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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Physical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
Chemists 10% $79,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 25,076
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23,421
Mathematics & Statistics 10,755
Agriculture 4,127
Natural Resources & Conservation 3,928
Engineering Technologies 2,964
Architecture/Urban Planning 2,293
Military Technologies & Sciences 302

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View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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