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General Physical Sciences in California

General Physical Sciences Schools in California

Jobs for General Physical Sciences Grads in California

In this state, there are 110,170 people employed in jobs related to a Physical Science degree, compared to 1,173,410 nationwide.

General Physical Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Physical Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, Physical Science grads earn an average of $117,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,279.

General Physical Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 21 colleges in California that offer Physical Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,258 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

Undergrads from California pay around $1,144 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,260 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,556 a year in tuition.

Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

#6

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,225 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,184 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,678 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Compton College

Compton

Undergrads from California pay around $1,142 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,887 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,181 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $69,240 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 65%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#13

Citrus College

Glendora

Undergrads from California pay around $1,204 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,175 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 86%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,465 a year.

#15

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,936 after earning their degree at this institution. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

Taft College

Taft

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $22,704 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,108 a year in tuition.

#17

Biola University

La Mirada

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,740 in their first year after graduation. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,193 a year. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,441 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,394 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,074 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Physical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers Physical Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physical Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to General Physical Sciences

View Nationwide General Physical Sciences Report

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