Applied Physics Schools in California

84 Applied Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Applied Physics is the 313th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Applied Physics Majors in California

Applied Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	12
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	12

Gender Distribution

In California, a applied physics major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied physics majors in California is as follows:

• Asian: 15.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 20.2%
• White: 32.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 23.8%
• Other Races: 8.3%

Jobs for Applied Physics Grads in California

65,650 people in the state and 445,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to applied physics.

Wages for Applied Physics Jobs in California

Applied Physics grads earn an average of $129,790 in the state and $125,280 nationwide.

Most Popular Applied Physics Programs in CA

There are 3 colleges in California that offer applied physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Applied Physics Careers in CA

Some of the careers applied physics majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors	17%	$124,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers	9%	$164,290

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By NASA under License

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