by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly Pomona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona is $32,252. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,470 for all physics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona, 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 State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
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