Physics at San Jose State University
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 physics graduations were recorded at San Jose State University.
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Studying Online at San Jose State University
Online coursework is an option at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physics graduates at San Jose State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at San Jose State University are 13% women (4) and 87% men (27).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University
Among the 16 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 19% were women (3) and 81% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at San Jose State University
Among the 15 master’s physics degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Physics master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, higher than the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at San Jose State University
This Physics program at San Jose State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 31 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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