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, and more. We've also included details on how Cal State LA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from Cal State LA. This makes it the #86 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 California State University - Los Angeles.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Cal State LA. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Cal State LA in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
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