by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Physics Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from SDSU. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics 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 | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from SDSU. About 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in physics from SDSU. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 129 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.