by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Sacramento State. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #28 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Sacramento State highly for physical sciences, placing at #115 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 115 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 27 of 92 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The physical sciences area of study at Sacramento State covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 29 |
| Physics | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Sacramento conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Sacramento State is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #28 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State earn a median of $65,175 a year. This is above $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Sacramento State, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,374 in student loans. This is above $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Sacramento State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |
