by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal State Fullerton. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #22 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State Fullerton highly for physical sciences, ranked #83 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 83 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 20 of 92 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at Cal State Fullerton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 24 |
The physical sciences field at Cal State Fullerton breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 31 |
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Physics | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Fullerton handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Cal State Fullerton is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #22 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton earn a median of $65,717 a year. This is lower than $67,546, the median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Fullerton, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $16,900 in student loans. This is higher than $15,667, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton were Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Fullerton. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 24 |
