by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how San Diego State University compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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San Diego State University ranks competitively among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #72 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
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 | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 86% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at San Diego State University.
This physics program at San Diego State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 1 |
San Diego State University granted 1 completion in atomic/molecular physics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).