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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #221 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
Of the 100 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 51 |
| Chemistry | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,336 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 558 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 263 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 225 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 185 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.