by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at California State University-Fresno. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #36 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks California State University-Fresno among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #388 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 388 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 58 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at California State University-Fresno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 25 |
The physical sciences area of study at California State University-Fresno covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Fresno conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
California State University-Fresno holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #36 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from California State University-Fresno earn a median of $37,403 a year. This is below $61,604, the median for all majors at California State University-Fresno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-Fresno, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is higher than $15,601, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Fresno.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,257 | $1,257 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 66% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Fresno are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fresno with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at California State University-Fresno. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 25 |
