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Physical Sciences at California State University-Sacramento

Physical Sciences at California State University-Sacramento

If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, consider the program at California State University-Sacramento. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Sacramento is in Sacramento, CA.

Studying Online at California State University-Sacramento

Many students take online classes at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at California State University-Sacramento

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Sacramento’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nationwide #76 of 530
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 532

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from California State University-Sacramento

Graduates of California State University-Sacramento’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-Sacramento
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,077
2 years $48,588
3 years $54,996
4 years $65,175
5 years $77,985

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $65,175, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from California State University-Sacramento comes in at $21,374.

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at California State University-Sacramento work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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