by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,120 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,470 for all physics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, physics students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
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