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Physical Science Technicians in California

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Physical Science Technicians Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 29 students earned their Physical Science Tech degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Physical Science Technicians is the 283rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Science Technicians Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 37.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 17.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Physical Science Technicians Grads in California

26,180 people in the state and 340,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical science tech.

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Wages for Physical Science Technicians Jobs in California

Physical Science Tech grads earn an average of $56,730 in the state and $51,670 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer physical science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

A typical student attending Berkeley City College will pay a net price of $7,145. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,318 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Mt. SAC grads earn an average salary of $33,878. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

#3

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,397 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,668 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,028.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,056 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,346. 83% of students get financical aid. 39% of the teachers are full time.

Physical Science Technicians Careers in CA

Some of the careers physical science tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians 13% $57,740
Science Technicians 12% $53,280
Chemical Technicians 9% $44,350
Industrial Engineering Technicians 8% $66,770
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 0% $53,660
Chemical Plant and System Operators -9% $50,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biology & Biotech Lab Technician 26

View all majors related to Physical Science Technicians

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