by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State Long Beach. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #25 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State Long Beach highly for physics, placing at #115 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 115 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 26 of 81 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physics at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Long Beach awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Cal State Long Beach is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 25 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 28 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
Physics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,587 a year. This is lower than $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, physics students accumulate a median of $23,229 in student loans. This is above $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Learn more about Cal State Long Beach tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 81% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal State Long Beach. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 23 |
