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 #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at San Diego State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 6 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SDSU, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
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 | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 105 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 15 |
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