We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CSUSM ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Physics Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUSM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,018 a year. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUSM tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from CSUSM in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the CSUSM physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUSM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at California State University - San Marcos.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.