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Physical Sciences at San Diego State University

135 Bachelor's Degrees
22 Master's Degrees
10 Doctor's Degrees
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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at SDSU

SDSU Physical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 3
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 13
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 21
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 26
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 30
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 33
Best Physical Sciences Colleges for Veterans 38
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 42
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences 43
Best Physical Sciences Schools 45
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 47
Highest Paid Physical Sciences Graduates 51
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 56
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 57
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 57
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 60
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 61
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 70
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 73
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 76

Popularity of Physical Sciences at SDSU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SDSU. This makes it the #88 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

SDSU Physical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at San Diego State University.

SDSU Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 135 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from SDSU in 2020-2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 16
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 38
White 38
Non-Resident Aliens 26
Other Races 15

SDSU Physical Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from SDSU in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 3

Physical Sciences Majors

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
Chemistry 105
Geological & Earth Sciences 29
Physics 18
Astronomy & Astrophysics 15

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 777
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 362
Mathematics & Statistics 144
Natural Resources & Conservation 109
Engineering Technologies 28

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