by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Sacramento State stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. In particular, it placed #104 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State earn a median of $65,175 a year. This is above $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Sacramento State, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,374 in student loans. This is above $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at California State University-Sacramento.
The physical sciences program at Sacramento State offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Physics | 13 |