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General Physical Sciences Schools in California

362 Physical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Physical Sciences is the 148th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Physical Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 322
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.6%
  • White: 30.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for General Physical Sciences Grads in California

In this state, there are 120,830 people employed in jobs related to a physical science degree, compared to 1,111,830 nationwide.

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Wages for General Physical Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, physical science grads earn an average of $80,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,873 a year.

#2

El Camino College

Torrance
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,418 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,095.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,553 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Compton College

Compton
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,612 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,801 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,930.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,868 Total Students

A typical student attending Clovis Community College will pay a net price of $1,643. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,230. 56% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State.

#9

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,025 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

#10

Citrus College

Glendora
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,533 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

General Physical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers physical science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Chemistry 3,247
Physics 3,218
Geological & Earth Sciences 991
Astronomy & Astrophysics 251
Materials Sciences 136
Atmospheric Sciences 82
Other Physical Science 15

View all majors related to General Physical Sciences

View Nationwide General Physical Sciences Report

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