Physics Schools in California
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Jobs for Physics Grads in California
There are 117,460 people in the state and 1,208,340 people in the nation working in Physics jobs.
Wages for Physics Jobs in California
Physics grads earn an average of $121,027 in the state and $84,018 nationwide.
Most Popular Physics Programs in CA
Our data covers 48 colleges in California offering Physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 28% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $29,612 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,107 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $102,669 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,115 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,619 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,416 a year.
In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,144 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,351 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. About 30% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,357 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,234 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $85,546 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,362 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,176 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,813 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,208 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $30,515 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,404 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Physics Careers in CA
Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | — | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $80,685 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | — | $132,227 |
| Physicists | — | $111,776 |
| Water Resource Specialists | — | $179,716 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | — | $77,927 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physics.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,622 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2,661 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 1,341 |
| Materials Sciences | 650 |
| Other Physical Science | 422 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 39 |
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