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Physical Sciences at California State University-Los Angeles

Here is an overview of this program at Cal State LA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 54 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Bachelor’s Degrees
• Graduate Study

Physical Sciences Degrees Available at Cal State LA

Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	35
Master’s	21

Cal State LA Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Los Angeles handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.

Bachelor’s Rankings

Cal State LA is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 54 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	25
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools	99

Student Debt of Physical Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is below $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.

Cal State LA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$5,742	$18,684
Fees	$1,080	$1,080

Find out more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.

Bachelor’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 71% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.

The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	23
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	3

Chemistry, General (Bachelor’s)

Cal State LA awarded 25 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (64%).

• Best Value General Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California — #1
• Best Value General Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region — #1
• Best Value General Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools — #1
• Best General Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California — #20
• Best General Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region — #22

Geology/Earth Science, General (Bachelor’s)

Cal State LA awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (80%).

Physics, General (Bachelor’s)

Cal State LA granted 5 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (60%).

Graduate Study in Physical Sciences at Cal State LA

You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State LA. The following graduate award levels are reported.

Graduate Level	Annual Graduates
Master’s	21

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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