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Physics at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

51 Bachelor's Degrees
0 Master's Degrees
#46 Overall Quality
Physics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #7 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Schools 46
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 50

Popularity of Physics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cost?

$11,075 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 76% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.

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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, 63% 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 physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 6

Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Offer an Online BS in Physics?

Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo physics bachelor’s degree program are not available 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.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Physics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 29
Geological & Earth Sciences 23

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