by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal State Long Beach. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #26 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal State Long Beach highly for physical sciences, coming in at #125 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 125 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 29 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 40 |
This physical sciences field at Cal State Long Beach includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 55 |
| Chemistry | 43 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Long Beach handed out 83 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #26 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $62,165 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,454 in student loans. This is higher than $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Long Beach. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 40 |
