by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly highly for physical sciences, ranked #40 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 40 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 8 of 92 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 10 |
This physical sciences field at Cal Poly breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 37 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 92 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal Poly go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,601 a year. This is above $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,753 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 59% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal Poly. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 10 |
