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2025 Best Engineering & Applied Physics Schools in California

1 College in California
87 Applied Physics Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in engineering & applied physics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #448 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

There was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Engineering & Applied Physics Schools in California ranking.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Applied Physics
Master's Degrees in Applied Physics
Doctor's Degrees in Applied Physics

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Engineering & Applied Physics Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Engineering & Applied Physics in California

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the applied physics degree levels they offer.

Top California Schools in Applied Physics

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of California - Berkeley is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering & applied physics. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.More information about a degree in engineering & applied physics from University of California - Berkeley

Best Engineering & Applied Physics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Engineering & Applied Physics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 831 0
Oregon 587 5
Nevada 354 1

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Engineering & Applied Physics is one of 0 different types of Engineering Physics programs to choose from.

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