by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CSULB ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Physics Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in physics from CSULB. This makes it the #50 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,057 a year. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from CSULB. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSULB does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSULB Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from CSULB in 2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.