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Physical Sciences at California State University-Bakersfield

Physical Sciences at California State University-Bakersfield

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Bakersfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Bakersfield

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Bakersfield. Of 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield

Students who complete California State University-Bakersfield’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at California State University-Bakersfield
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $32,563
3 years $44,240
4 years $59,154
5 years $68,270

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from California State University-Bakersfield take home a median $59,154, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Bakersfield

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at California State University-Bakersfield pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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