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Physics Schools in California

Jobs for Physics Grads in California

In this state, there are 117,460 people employed in jobs related to a Physics degree, compared to 1,208,340 nationwide.

Physics Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Physics Jobs in California

In this state, Physics grads earn an average of $121,027. Nationwide, they make an average of $84,018.

Physics Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 48 colleges in California that offer Physics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 12% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,612 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,123 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $102,669 a year. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,115 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,432 a year.

#13

Moorpark College

Moorpark

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,619 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,416 a year in tuition.

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,351 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. The school admits about 30% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#18

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,357 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,234 a year.

#19

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $85,546 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#20

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,362 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,176 a year.

#21

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,813 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#24

Hartnell College

Salinas

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,515 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,404 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physics Careers in CA

Some of the careers Physics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Physicists 9% $111,776
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 Physics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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